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In Obwalden, cryptocurrencies are declared in the list of securities. The canton distinguishes two cases: tax statements (tax reports) from platforms are entered like custody account statements, and individual cryptocurrencies under “übrige Guthaben” (other assets), type “Kryptowährungen” (cryptocurrencies).
Source: written answer from the Steuerverwaltung (tax administration) of the canton of Obwalden, 12 October 2026. Updated on 14 October 2026.
| Where to declare | List of securities. In eTax OW, “Finanzen” tab: tax statements under “Steuerauszüge/Depotverzeichnisse” (tax statements / custody account lists); individual cryptocurrencies under “übrige Guthaben”, type “Kryptowährungen”. |
| Supporting documents | Tax statements from the platforms preferred. For just a few cryptocurrencies, a summary with wallet extracts is sufficient. Missing documents are required above certain amounts. |
| Template | None. |
| Cantonal guidance | No Merkblatt (information sheet) or Weisung (directive) published; information in the Wegleitung (tax return guide). Internal instructions exist. |
In the list of securities: platform tax statements like custody account statements, individual cryptocurrencies under “übrige Guthaben” (other assets), type “Kryptowährungen” (cryptocurrencies).
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 Obwalden: 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.