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Shiba Inu (SHIB) Tax UK — HMRC Guide for 2025/26
Shiba Inu and the wider ShibaSwap ecosystem have attracted significant UK retail interest. This guide covers UK tax on SHIB, LEASH and BONE disposals and rewards. Educational only — not tax advice.
Calculate my SHIB tax →CGT on SHIB disposals
Selling SHIB for fiat, swapping SHIB for another token (including on ShibaSwap), or spending SHIB are all CGT events. The Section 104 pool tracks quantity and weighted average cost per token.
ShibaSwap rewards — BONE and LEASH
Rewards received from staking SHIB on ShibaSwap may be treated as miscellaneous income in the year received. The GBP value on receipt is the taxable amount.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to report SHIB if I have millions of tokens but they are worth only a few hundred pounds?
You need to report total gains and losses. If your net gains are below the £3,000 Annual Exempt Amount, no tax is owed — but you may still need to file a Self Assessment if your total proceeds exceed £50,000.
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Educational guidance only. CryptoTax UK is not a regulated tax adviser and the information above does not constitute tax, legal or financial advice. Always confirm your specific position with HMRC or a qualified accountant before filing.