Slovenian finance ministry seeks public opinion on crypto tax laws

Slovenian finance ministry seeks public opinion on crypto tax laws

Slovenia’s crypto tax bill proposes a 10% tax on fiat-crypto conversions and payments made with cryptocurrencies. Slovenia’s Ministry of Finance is reportedly seeking public consultation on a draft bill related to taxing cryptocurrency investments, according to local reports. The ministry’s intent to gauge investor sentiment comes almost a month after the Financial Administration of the Republic of Slovenia proposed a 10% tax on cryptocurrency activities. If signed into law under Slovenia’s Income Tax Act, the proposed bill will impose a 10% tax rate on every fiat-crypto conversion and....


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