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FIFO Cost Basis

Last updated: 18 februari 2026
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FIFO Cost Basis

CryptoTax determines your cost basis using FIFO (First-In-First-Out) lot matching for your Belgian tax return.

FIFO lot matching

CryptoTax processes your taxable actions per asset in chronological order. For each disposal, the engine assigns the volume to the oldest open acquisition lots first (FIFO).

Cross-chain tracking

The system links bridge deposits and withdrawals to each other to maintain lot continuity across blockchain networks.

Cost basis calculation

The cost basis is calculated per disposal using the exact lot pieces consumed by FIFO, not as a rough aggregated calculation.

Export details

The CSV for disposals contains lot-level data with timestamps, holding periods, costs and gains/losses.

Common FIFO mistakes

Many users make common FIFO mistakes in their tax return. Make sure you understand your disposals before you file your return.

Test it on your own activity

Want to test this on your own transactions? Connect your wallets and check your report in the dashboard.

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