How do I connect my KuCoin account to CoinTracker?
Open the Kucoin API Management page from your user profile
Configure a trading password and 2FA, if necessary
On the API management page, click the Create API button
On Kucoin, enter an API name and API passphrase of your choice
On CoinTracker, enter the API passphrase
For additional security, ensure the Trade and Withdraw permissions are disabled for this API key
Select No for IP restrictions, and then click Next
Enter your Trading Password, Email Verification Code, and 2FA code
Click Activate API in the email you receive
Copy the Key and Secret into CoinTracker
Open the Trade History Page
Click the Export button on the top right corner
We support the following Market Types:
Deposit History
Withdrawal Record
Spot Orders (Fill Orders)
Convert Orders (Fill Orders)
Earn Orders (Profit History)
Account History (Funding Account)
Account History (Trading Account)
Trading Bot Filled Orders (Show Order-Splitting) Spot
Choose the appropriate time frame
Choose your current time zone
Download as a CSV file
How are KuCoin transactions taxed?
All crypto activity on KuCoin is taxable under most jurisdictions.
Capital gains tax: Applies when you sell, trade, or spend crypto. The difference between your purchase price (cost basis) and sale price is your taxable gain or loss.
Income tax: Applies when you earn crypto, such as through staking, rewards, airdrop bonuses, or referral incentives. The value at the time you receive the crypto counts as income.
CoinTracker automatically tracks both your realized gains and crypto income to simplify your annual filing.
Do I have to pay taxes on KuCoin?
Yes. If you've sold crypto, traded tokens, or earned rewards on KuCoin, those actions create taxable events.
You don't owe taxes for simply holding crypto, but disposals (sales, swaps, redemptions) and earned income must be reported.
Connecting KuCoin to CoinTracker ensures that every transaction is captured and categorized correctly.
Does KuCoin provide tax documents?
Yes. KuCoin allows users to export trading reports and transaction histories, which can be used for tax reporting.
While KuCoin does not currently issue official IRS forms (like 1099s) outside the U.S., users can still use CoinTracker to generate full, compliant reports for local filing in the U.S., EU, UK, India, and other regions.
How to get your KuCoin tax documents
Log in to your KuCoin account.
Go to Orders → Spot Trade History (or Futures / Margin if applicable).
Select your date range or tax year.
Click Export CSV.
Upload your CSV to CoinTracker, or connect KuCoin via API for automatic syncing and real-time tax tracking.
When does KuCoin issue Form 1099-MISC?
KuCoin currently does not issue Form 1099-MISC to U.S. users, as it operates outside the U.S. jurisdiction.
However, if you earn staking or referral rewards, you are still responsible for self-reporting that income.
CoinTracker automatically identifies income transactions and calculates their value at the time received.
When does KuCoin issue Form 1099-B or 1099-DA?
Starting with the 2025 tax year, all digital asset brokers serving U.S. users, including KuCoin, will be required to issue Form 1099-DA for reportable crypto transactions.
This form will summarize your sales, cost basis, and gains/losses.
CoinTracker ensures that your KuCoin activity aligns with these new IRS reporting standards.
When does KuCoin issue Form 1099-K?
KuCoin does not issue Form 1099-K for crypto activity.
That form has been replaced by Form 1099-DA starting with the 2025 tax year for digital assets.
Why aren't my KuCoin documents accurate?
Your KuCoin exports may miss some information, especially if you:
Transferred crypto to or from other wallets or exchanges
Used KuCoin Earn, DeFi staking, or NFT marketplaces
Traded on KuCoin Futures or other derivatives platforms
CoinTracker consolidates all your wallet and exchange data to create a complete, accurate report across your entire crypto portfolio.
Does KuCoin automatically deduct taxes?
No. KuCoin does not withhold or deduct taxes from your trades or rewards.
You are responsible for paying applicable taxes based on your gains and income.
CoinTracker calculates and generates the necessary tax forms, such as Form 8949, Schedule D, or ATO/CRA equivalents, depending on your country.
Does KuCoin report to tax authorities?
Yes, indirectly.
KuCoin cooperates with tax and regulatory bodies in applicable jurisdictions and may share data under new global frameworks such as the OECD's Crypto-Asset Reporting Framework (CARF) and FATF standards.
CoinTracker ensures that your reports remain compliant with these upcoming international reporting standards.
Does KuCoin provide financial or end-of-year statements?
Yes. KuCoin allows users to download end-of-year account statements and trade summaries in CSV format.
Import these into CoinTracker to automatically generate your yearly tax forms and performance summaries.