Accept Bitcoin Canada

Taxes & Rules

CRA treats bitcoin as a commodity, not a currency — which changes how you account for it. These guides cover GST/HST on crypto sales, business income versus capital gains, FINTRAC registration rules for payment processors, and where to find current guidance when the rules shift.

Taxes & Rules

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Taxes & Rules

AML and KYC Basics When You Accept Bitcoin

Plain-English guide to anti-money laundering and know-your-customer rules for Canadian businesses that accept bitcoin, including FINTRAC thresholds and compl...

July 1, 2026
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Bitcoin Tax for Canadian Businesses: What the CRA Actually Expects

How the CRA taxes bitcoin payments, barter income, and crypto dispositions for Canadian businesses. Practical overview of reporting rules and record-keeping.

June 29, 2026
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How to Report Bitcoin Income to the CRA

A plain-English guide to reporting bitcoin income on your Canadian tax return: what the CRA expects, which forms to use, and how to calculate what you owe.

June 28, 2026
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Provincial Sales Tax and Bitcoin Transactions: QST, PST, and RST in Canada

How BC PST, Saskatchewan PST, Manitoba RST, and Quebec QST apply to bitcoin payments: registration thresholds, FMV valuation, and remittance basics for Canad...

June 28, 2026
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Bitcoin Cost Basis and the CRA's Adjusted Cost Base Rules

How the CRA's adjusted cost base rules apply when Canadian businesses accept bitcoin payments, including how ACB averaging works and what records you need to...

June 23, 2026
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Is Accepting Bitcoin Legal in Canada?

Canada allows businesses and individuals to accept Bitcoin, but CRA, FINTRAC, and provincial tax rules create real obligations. Here is what you need to know...

June 21, 2026
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Bitcoin capital gains vs income: what CRA actually cares about

How CRA decides whether bitcoin you receive is a capital gain or business income, and why that distinction changes your Canadian tax bill.

June 16, 2026
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FINTRAC rules for businesses that accept bitcoin in Canada

What Canadian businesses need to know about FINTRAC obligations when accepting bitcoin, including MSB registration, AML rules, and reporting thresholds.

June 12, 2026
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Bitcoin Recordkeeping for Taxes: What Canadians Need to Track

A practical guide to bitcoin recordkeeping for Canadian businesses and individuals: what to capture, how to organize it, and what CRA expects.

June 9, 2026
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Do You Charge GST/HST on Bitcoin Sales in Canada?

CRA treats bitcoin as a commodity, not currency. Here's how GST/HST applies when Canadian businesses and individuals sell or accept bitcoin.

June 5, 2026

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