Are Crypto Gains Tax-Free in Portugal for U.S. Citizens? IRS Says No

Are crypto gains tax-free in Portugal for U.S. citizens? Not exactly. 🇺🇸🇵🇹

In this video, international tax expert Clinton Donnelly explains how U.S. citizens are taxed on their cryptocurrency—even if they live in Portugal under the NHR regime.

✅ Learn:
- Whether Portugal taxes crypto gains under NHR
- Why U.S. citizens still owe tax on global crypto income
- How the IRS treats long-term vs. short-term crypto gains
- Real examples of how to report crypto sales from Portugal
- The truth behind "crypto tax-free" myths abroad

Even if Portugal doesn’t tax your crypto gains, the IRS still does—and they’re watching.

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👩‍⚖️ Featuring – Maria Ana Pescadinha
Maria Ana Pescadinha is the CEO, Founder, and Lead Attorney at VisasInPortugal.com, Portugal’s award-winning immigration law firm. As a relocation, legal, and property specialist — and a licensed attorney (Professional License No. 53631L) — Maria has helped thousands of expats relocate to Portugal with confidence and legal clarity.

🎯 With deep expertise in Portuguese immigration and crypto-related tax strategy, Maria supports U.S. expats in:

✅ Understanding Portugal’s tax implications for crypto investors
✅ Navigating the NHR regime and legal residency pathways
✅ Aligning relocation plans with IRS and Portuguese compliance
✅ Securing family and business relocation options with ease

🏆 Her firm was recognized as the “Top Immigration Law Firm in Portugal 2023” and “Top Immigration Law Firm in Europe 2023” by Manage HR.

📬 Book a 1:1 strategic session for your move to Portugal:
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🎙️ About Clinton Donnelly
Clinton Donnelly, LLM, EA, is the founder of CryptoTaxAudit.com, the leading crypto tax and audit defense firm for U.S. taxpayers. Known as the “Crypto Tax Fixer,” he’s helped thousands of investors legally report their crypto holdings and defend against IRS scrutiny.

🏆 Award-Winning Expertise
In 2025, CryptoTaxAudit was named Cryptocurrency Taxation Services of the Year by Financial Services Review, recognizing Clinton’s unmatched reputation and legal precision in the crypto tax space. - https://www.financialservicesreview.com/cryptotaxaudit

CryptoTaxAudit specializes in:
✅ Complex gain calculations and wallet tracking
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✅ IRS audits, defense, and forensic tax strategies
✅ Bulletproof crypto tax returns designed to resist audits

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🕓 Timestamps:
00:00 – Do Americans Owe Crypto Taxes in Portugal?
00:45 – Is Crypto Tax-Free Under Portugal’s NHR Regime?
01:30 – U.S. Citizens Abroad Still Owe IRS on Crypto
02:05 – Portugal vs. IRS: Capital Gains vs. Income
02:45 – Crypto Held Over 12 Months in Portugal
03:20 – Example of U.S. Crypto Tax Filing From Portugal
04:10 – Final Advice: Don’t Assume You're Off the Hook

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