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Declaring cryptocurrencies in the canton of Basel-Landschaft

In Basel-Landschaft, cryptocurrencies are declared in the list of securities and credit balances; in E-Tax BL, under “Finanzen” (finances), section “übrige Guthaben” (other assets). Enclose a wallet extract showing the year-end balances.

Sources: cantonal Wegleitung (tax return guide, § 46 StG) and FAQ “Kryptowährungen (Bitcoins)” of the Steuerverwaltung Basel-Landschaft; written answers from the Steuerverwaltung, September 2026. Updated on 14 October 2026.

At a glance

Where to declareList of securities and credit balances; in E-Tax BL, “Finanzen”, “übrige Guthaben”.
Supporting documentsWallet extracts: printout of the year-end balances.
Cantonal guidanceNo dedicated information sheet; a paragraph in the Wegleitung and an online FAQ.

Frequently asked questions

Where do you declare cryptocurrencies in Basel-Landschaft?

In the list of securities and credit balances; in E-Tax BL, under “Finanzen” (finances), section “übrige Guthaben” (other assets).

The rest does not depend on the canton. What is taxable, the value to use as at 31 December, the treatment of staking or airdrops: these rules are federal and apply everywhere in Switzerland. They are explained in the frequently asked questions and in the free guide.

Level 2, in preparation, will go further for the canton of Basel-Landschaft: which price to use for a token missing from the Federal Tax Administration's list, where to declare income from staking, lending or airdrops, how to present your cryptocurrencies in your tax return, and which documents to prepare from 31 December.

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This page summarises the practice communicated by the cantonal administration; it does not replace the official instructions that come with your tax return, or personal advice. Deadlines change from year to year: check them on your form. The terms in quotation marks are those of the cantonal form or software, in German. The data and contacts on this page may also change: we update it regularly, but rely on its update date and, if in doubt, check with the cantonal administration.