Coinbase taxes and tax forms
- Fee on a $1,000 buy
- Shown at checkout
- Bank withdrawal time
- 1–5 days
- Coins
- 407
Coinbase provides 1099-DA (starting in tax year 2025, with gross proceeds and cost basis), 1099-MISC ($2,000+ in crypto income, including staking), 1099-B (futures/securities) and 1099-DIV. It doesn't issue Form 8949 from 2025.
The tax forms Coinbase sends
| What | What Coinbase says | Source | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tax forms | 1099-DA (gross proceeds and cost basis starting in tax year 2025), 1099-MISC ($2,000+ in crypto income, including staking), 1099-B (futures/securities) and 1099-DIV; Form 8949 isn't issued from 2025. | help.coinbase.com | November 2, 2026 |
| Tax history export | In Coinbase Taxes (accounts.coinbase.com/taxes), open Documents to get gain-loss summaries and raw transaction history, plus custom reports | help.coinbase.com | November 2, 2026 |
The information Coinbase reports to the IRS
Starting with the 2025 tax year, Form 1099-DA shows the gross proceeds of crypto that you sell or exchange through a broker. Coinbase files that form with the IRS and sends a copy to you.
How to download the tax history from Coinbase
Coinbase export: in Coinbase Taxes (accounts.coinbase.com/taxes), open Documents for gain-loss summaries and raw transaction history, plus custom reports
ExchangePick doesn't give tax advice. For your own return, talk with a tax professional about your Coinbase activity.
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Common questions
Does Coinbase report information to the IRS?
Correct. Coinbase submits each 1099 form it issues to the IRS, so the IRS receives the same numbers that you do.