German federal cabinet deliberates crypto tax draft

On Wednesday, October 14, 2026, the German federal cabinet is due to take up the Finance Ministry's draft on the taxation of crypto assets. The draft applies to crypto holdings generally, with Bitcoin (BTC) the main reference asset for German holders.

What is happening

The Federal Ministry of Finance presented its own draft on the taxation of crypto assets on September 30. According to the covering letter sent to industry bodies, the federal cabinet is scheduled to deliberate on it on October 14.

The step follows a parliamentary decision from the previous week. On Thursday, the Bundestag rejected a bill from the Greens to abolish the one-year holding period for crypto assets, by 445 votes to 132. As a result, crypto assets held for more than a year can still be sold tax-free in Germany for now.

The same evening, parliament also passed a law under which German tax authorities will automatically exchange data on crypto transactions with other states. The sources do not detail the contents of the Finance Ministry's draft or the objections raised against it.

Why it matters

For German holders, the tax treatment of crypto determines when a sale is taxable and how gains and losses are handled. The holding period remains in force for now, but the Finance Ministry's draft shows that the broader framework is still being worked out. A cabinet discussion is a stage in that process, not a final outcome, and the sources do not say what the cabinet will decide.

The date also matters for timing. The same day, the US consumer price index for September is published at 2:30 p.m. German time. Both events fall on October 14, so regulatory news and macroeconomic data may reach the market together. Traders may want to keep both in view, and holders with purchases still inside the one-year period may want to review their individual deadlines.

Key details

• Date: October 14, 2026
• Project: German Federal Ministry of Finance
• Coins: BTC
• Category: Regulatory Deadline
• Status: Confirmed
• Source: cryptoticker.io, crypto week in review, week 41, 2026