Crypto gains can be capital or revenue in nature. The facts and relevant legal principles determine treatment; a wallet label, holding-period shortcut or quiz score does not decide it.
What should I document?
Keep evidence of your purpose when acquiring an asset, changes in that purpose, holding periods, transaction pattern and how the activity is organised. Frequency is a useful discussion point, not a standalone rule.
How do the tax calculations differ?
For an individual’s capital gains, the annual aggregation and exclusion are applied before a positive net capital gain is included at 40%. Revenue profits are handled through the ordinary income-tax calculation. Both feed into taxable income; actual additional tax depends on the year and the rest of your income.
Can my activities have different treatment?
Different activities or holdings may require separate analysis. Do not assume that one answer applies to every disposal, reward or trading position. Record your reasoning consistently and ask a practitioner about mixed activity.
What does the quiz do?
The classification discussion guide highlights facts to consider. Its result is educational and is not a SARS ruling or professional opinion. Use it to prepare better questions, then select an appropriate scenario in the calculator.