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In Thurgau, cryptocurrencies are declared in the list of securities and credit balances, under “Übrige Guthaben” (other assets), with the name, the quantity and the balance as at 31 December. The canton provides an official table template for cryptocurrency holdings.
Source: written answer from the Steuerverwaltung (tax administration) of the canton of Thurgau, 18 September 2026. Updated on 14 October 2026.
| Where to declare | List of securities and credit balances, “Übrige Guthaben”: name, quantity, balance as at 31 December, with the token or the platform. |
| Supporting documents: platforms | Complete transaction lists in PDF and year-end statements from each platform. |
| Supporting documents: personal wallets | All wallet addresses, and the transaction lists relating to yields (staking, decentralised finance). |
| Template | “Vorlage für Kryptobestände” (template for crypto holdings), official table template provided by the administration. |
| Cantonal guidance | None: direct application of the federal provisions and of the working paper of the Federal Tax Administration. |
In the list of securities and credit balances, under “Übrige Guthaben” (other assets), with the name, the quantity and the balance as at 31 December.
Yes: an official table template, “Vorlage für Kryptobestände” (template for crypto holdings), provided by the tax administration.
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 Thurgau: 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.