Reporting framework, corporate tax and individual tax treatment for digital assets in Argentina, from CryptaCount's jurisdiction database covering 72 countries.
Argentina: tax & reporting data
General Information
Default Framework
IFRS
Permitted Frameworks
IFRS, RT_AR
IFRS Mandatory For
Listed entities use IFRS. Others use RT (Resoluciones Técnicas) from FACPCE.
Tax Year
Calendar Year (end M12)
Functional Currency
ARS
FX Source (Reporting)
BCRA
FX Source (Tax)
AFIP
Transaction Rate
Daily Spot
Hyperinflationary
✓ Yes
Reporting — RT_AR
Framework Available
✓ Yes
Crypto Classification
Intangible Asset, Current Asset
Classification Notes
IAS 38 intangible (most common); IAS 2 inventory if held for sale in ordinary course. No dedicated IFRS crypto standard.
Measurement Basis
Historical Cost
Permitted Cost Methods
FIFO, WAVG
Prohibited Cost Methods
LIFO
Impairment Required
✓ Yes
Impairment Type
Prudence Principle
Reversal Allowed
✓ Yes
NRV Write-down
✓ Required — Only if classified as inventory (IAS 2)
Fair Value Hierarchy
—
Recent Standards
No dedicated IFRS crypto standard. IFRIC agenda decision (2019) confirmed IAS 38/IAS 2. IASB crypto project in pipeline, no ED yet. IAS 29 hyperinflationary accounting applies to Argentina.
Corporate Tax — Rate & Classification
Corporate Tax Rate
35%
Crypto Classification
Ordinary Income
Notes
All corporate income
Corporate Tax — Cost Basis
Measurement Basis
Historical Cost
Default Cost Method
FIFO
Permitted Methods
FIFO, WAVG
Taxpayer Can Elect
✓ Yes
Country Override
INFLATION ADJUSTMENT
Override Notes
Tax inflation adjustment rules apply (ajuste por inflación impositivo)
LIFO Conformity Req.
✗ No
Differs from Reporting
✓ Yes
Corporate Tax — Anti-Avoidance
Wash Sale
✗ Off
Window (before/after)
—
Same-Day Rule
✗ No
Loss Restriction
Unrestricted
Loss Carryforward
Unlimited
Corporate Tax — Holding Period
Holding Period Benefit
✗ No
Period
—
Benefit Type
—
Corporate Tax — Crypto Event Treatment
Staking Rewards
FMV at Receipt
Gas Fee Treatment
Add to Cost
Gas = Disposal of Native
✓ Yes
Crypto↔Crypto Taxable
✓ Yes
DeFi Wrapping
Unclear
Fork Cost Basis
Zero
Individual Tax — Regime
Tax Regime
Special Regime
Regime Notes
Cedular tax on crypto gains introduced. Transfer of digital assets.
Tax Rate
15%
Rate Notes
15% cedular tax on capital gains from digital assets (impuesto cedular)
Individual Tax — Cost Basis
Measurement Basis
Historical Cost
Cost Method
FIFO
Method Electable
✓ Yes
Permitted Methods
FIFO, WAVG
Country Override
Standard
Individual Tax — Exemptions
CGT Exempt
✗ No
Exempt Conditions
—
Holding Period
—
HP Benefit
—
Annual Exemption
—
Threshold Exemption
—
Individual Tax — Anti-Avoidance
Wash Sale
✗ Off
Same-Day Rule
✗ No
Superficial Loss
✗ No
Loss Restriction
Unrestricted
Loss Carryforward
Unlimited
B2C vs B2B Differences
Differs from B2B
✓ Yes
Notes
Inflation adjustment methods differ between FS (IPC) and tax.
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