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Declaring cryptocurrencies in the canton of Neuchâtel

In the canton of Neuchâtel, there is no specific section: cryptocurrencies are declared with the other movable assets. The statement of your digital wallet must be enclosed with the tax return; a separate list is also accepted.

Sources: written answers from the Service des contributions (cantonal tax administration) of the canton of Neuchâtel, September and 1 October 2026. Updated on 14 October 2026.

At a glance

Where to declareWith the other movable assets. No specific section.
Supporting documentsThe statement of your digital wallet must be enclosed when you file the tax return, every year. A separate list is also accepted.
DirectiveAn internal directive exists; it is not published or shared externally.
Filing deadlineShown on your form. Extension on written, reasoned request or via the Guichet unique online portal: free until 30 April, then a fee of up to 40 francs. No extension beyond 31 October.

Frequently asked questions

Where are cryptocurrencies declared in the canton of Neuchâtel?

With the other movable assets, with no specific section, at the reference values of the Federal Tax Administration.

Do you need to enclose supporting documents for your cryptocurrencies in Neuchâtel?

Yes. The statement of your digital wallet must be enclosed when you file your annual tax return. A separate list is also accepted.

What triggers a request for supporting documents in Neuchâtel?

According to the cantonal tax administration, additional documents are requested when the change in wealth, upwards or downwards, cannot be understood. It is neither an amount threshold nor a random check.

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 Neuchâtel: 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 Neuchâtel 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 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.