Phantom wallet and the ATO's crypto tax framework
The ATO taxes cryptocurrency as capital gains tax assets. Every disposal from your Phantom wallet - a Jupiter swap, a Tensor NFT sale, an exit from a Raydium LP - is generally treated as a CGT event that must be reported in your tax return. This applies whether the disposal happened on a centralized exchange or directly on-chain via a Solana program.
The ATO data matching program now encompasses blockchain analytics providers and exchange data sharing. Australian Phantom users who have purchased SOL on local or international exchanges may find their on-chain activity is visible to the ATO even without a centralized exchange transaction. Accurate reporting from your Phantom wallet records is your responsibility.
CGT discount and 12-month holding periods on Solana
The 50% CGT discount applies to assets held for more than 12 months before disposal. For Phantom wallet users, this means SOL, SPL tokens, and Solana NFTs acquired more than a year before sale or swap qualify for the discount. The calculator applies FIFO and tracks each token's acquisition date to determine eligibility automatically.
Solana's low fees make it easy to trade frequently, but that can work against CGT discount eligibility. Frequent Jupiter swaps reset the holding period for the tokens received. If you are approaching the 12-month threshold on a significant position, the timing of your next swap matters.
Jupiter swaps and Solana DeFi activity
The ATO generally treats token-to-token swaps on DEXs as CGT events. Each Jupiter swap is a disposal of the input token and an acquisition of the output token, both at AUD fair market value at the time of the transaction. DYOR.tax converts USD Solana prices to AUD using the exchange rate at each transaction timestamp.
Raydium and Orca LP positions involve depositing two tokens and receiving LP tokens in return. The ATO has not issued specific guidance on LP token treatment, but the general CGT framework applies. DYOR.tax records all LP entries and exits for review with your tax adviser. DeFi yield and liquidity rewards received into your Phantom wallet are generally treated as assessable income at AUD fair market value when received.
SOL staking rewards and Marinade, Jito liquid staking
Staking rewards received into your Phantom wallet are generally treated as assessable income at AUD fair market value on the date received. The ATO has confirmed this treatment for crypto staking income. The receipt amount becomes the cost base for those tokens, and a later disposal may trigger a capital gain or loss.
Liquid staking via Marinade (mSOL) and Jito (jitoSOL) adds complexity. Converting SOL to mSOL or jitoSOL may be treated as a disposal. The ATO's guidance on DeFi and liquid staking is still developing - consult a tax adviser for these positions. DYOR.tax records all Marinade and Jito interactions for your review.
Related calculators and guides
All countries: Phantom Tax Calculator
AU country page: Australia Crypto Tax Calculator
Other Phantom countries:
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Phantom UK ·
Phantom NZ
Solana guides: Solana Tax Calculator · Crypto Staking Taxes · Australia Tax Deadline