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Colombia’s DIAN takes action against cryptocurrency tax evaders
While the country is not opposed to the use of cryptocurrencies, it does encourage responsible use in order to avoid the misuse of anonymity.
As crypto adoption rates skyrocket in one form or another around the world, the discussion about regulation and safe use appears to be becoming a reality.
Colombia is also in this boat, as the country's regulators are tightening their grip.
Colombia Pursues Cryptofraudsters
Colombian authorities declared in a press release a few days ago that they intend to take action against those who have been evading paying taxes on their crypto transactions in order to ensure that the use of cryptocurrencies in the country does not have a negative impact on the citizens.
The Directorate of National Taxes and Customs – DIAN – has explicitly stated that they have initiated actions aimed at controlling taxpayers who have been conducting internal operations.
DIAN's actions are aimed at establishing tax control for citizens who either completely omitted or incorrectly recorded their income from crypto operations when filing their Income and Complimentary Tax returns.
In line with this, the press release went on to say:
"In this regard, the DIAN has issued official guidance on fiscal management and proper crypto asset declaration." The DIAN's work on these operations is part of the mechanisms for combating tax evasion and other legal mechanisms for combating and controlling money laundering and terrorism financing."
DIAN stated that the exchange of information is critical in the field of crypto and cryptocurrencies in order to maintain the fair use of crypto among taxpayers.
In this regard, the press release cited the Agreement with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which stated that they are responsible for:
"Colombia and Finland have signed a mutual information assistance agreement on tax issues."
In the aforementioned agreement, both authorities collaborate to ensure compliance with tax obligations in domestic cryptocurrency transactions, facilitating progress and innovation in tax control actions that adapt to the new dynamics in which taxpayers operate and, ultimately, achieving a more honest Colombia."
Colombian Statutes
The country currently has 3.1 million cryptocurrency owners, accounting for approximately 6.14 percent of the total population. As a result, there is currently no ban on the use of cryptocurrency in the country.
Similarly, many other countries are looking into developing a more manageable method of regulating cryptocurrency, with India recently joining the bandwagon after declaring a 30% tax on cryptocurrency income yesterday.
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By Crypto PiratesWhile the country is not opposed to the use of cryptocurrencies, it does encourage responsible use in order to avoid the misuse of anonymity.
As crypto adoption rates skyrocket in one form or another around the world, the discussion about regulation and safe use appears to be becoming a reality.
Colombia is also in this boat, as the country's regulators are tightening their grip.
Colombia Pursues Cryptofraudsters
Colombian authorities declared in a press release a few days ago that they intend to take action against those who have been evading paying taxes on their crypto transactions in order to ensure that the use of cryptocurrencies in the country does not have a negative impact on the citizens.
The Directorate of National Taxes and Customs – DIAN – has explicitly stated that they have initiated actions aimed at controlling taxpayers who have been conducting internal operations.
DIAN's actions are aimed at establishing tax control for citizens who either completely omitted or incorrectly recorded their income from crypto operations when filing their Income and Complimentary Tax returns.
In line with this, the press release went on to say:
"In this regard, the DIAN has issued official guidance on fiscal management and proper crypto asset declaration." The DIAN's work on these operations is part of the mechanisms for combating tax evasion and other legal mechanisms for combating and controlling money laundering and terrorism financing."
DIAN stated that the exchange of information is critical in the field of crypto and cryptocurrencies in order to maintain the fair use of crypto among taxpayers.
In this regard, the press release cited the Agreement with the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), which stated that they are responsible for:
"Colombia and Finland have signed a mutual information assistance agreement on tax issues."
In the aforementioned agreement, both authorities collaborate to ensure compliance with tax obligations in domestic cryptocurrency transactions, facilitating progress and innovation in tax control actions that adapt to the new dynamics in which taxpayers operate and, ultimately, achieving a more honest Colombia."
Colombian Statutes
The country currently has 3.1 million cryptocurrency owners, accounting for approximately 6.14 percent of the total population. As a result, there is currently no ban on the use of cryptocurrency in the country.
Similarly, many other countries are looking into developing a more manageable method of regulating cryptocurrency, with India recently joining the bandwagon after declaring a 30% tax on cryptocurrency income yesterday.
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