How do I connect my Coinbase Wallet account to CoinTracker?
Mobile
In the Coinbase Wallet app, select the Settings tab (gear icon in bottom right) and select Manage all wallets.
Select a wallet to sync to CoinTracker (e.g. 'Address 1' or your cb.id)
Select Export public addresses and select Copy.
Paste the copied addresses into CoinTracker.
Submitting may take a moment while CoinTracker adds all of your addresses. Addresses for all supported blockchains and wallets will be added, so you do not have to repeat these steps for every blockchain and wallet.
Browser extension
In Coinbase Wallet, select the Settings tab (gear icon in bottom right) and select Manage all wallets.
Select a wallet to sync to CoinTracker (e.g. 'Address 1' or your cb.id)
Select Export public addresses and select Copy.
Paste the copied addresses into CoinTracker.
Submitting may take a moment while CoinTracker adds all of your addresses. Addresses for all supported blockchains and wallets will be added, so you do not have to repeat these steps for every blockchain and wallet.
Special instructions for BCH, ETC, XLM, or XRP transactions.
For all other coins
What is Coinbase Wallet?
Coinbase Wallet is a self-custody crypto wallet that gives users full control over their assets and private keys. It supports thousands of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and NFTs across multiple blockchains, including Ethereum, Bitcoin, Solana, Polygon, and BNB Chain. It operates separately from the main Coinbase exchange, although users can easily transfer assets between them.
Do I pay taxes on my Coinbase Wallet transactions?
Yes. Since Coinbase Wallet is non-custodial, all swaps, sales, and uses of crypto are taxable under the same rules that apply to exchanges. Any time you sell or trade a cryptocurrency, use it for purchases, or earn rewards, those activities may generate capital gains or income that must be reported.
Does Coinbase Wallet report to the IRS?
No. Coinbase Wallet is decentralized and does not collect user data or issue 1099 forms. It does not directly report transactions to the IRS. However, activity moved between your Coinbase Wallet and your Coinbase exchange account can be traceable if linked.
Can the IRS see my Coinbase Wallet transactions?
Yes, potentially. While Coinbase Wallet itself doesn't report transactions, most blockchains are public ledgers. Tax authorities can analyze wallet addresses and link them to users if they connect with centralized exchanges or other identifiable accounts.
Does Coinbase Wallet have tax documents?
No. Coinbase Wallet does not issue tax forms such as 1099s because it's not a broker. You'll need to use a crypto tax platform like CoinTracker to aggregate and calculate your tax data from your public wallet addresses.
How do I get tax forms from Coinbase Wallet?
To generate your tax forms, connect your Coinbase Wallet to CoinTracker. The platform automatically imports your wallet transactions, matches them across exchanges, and prepares forms like Form 8949, Schedule D, and international equivalents.
How are NFTs on Coinbase Wallet taxed?
NFTs stored or traded through Coinbase Wallet are treated as property for tax purposes. Selling or swapping an NFT is a taxable event, while minting fees or receiving an NFT as payment may count as income. CoinTracker can help calculate cost basis and proceeds for NFT-related activity.