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CryptoTaxIQ

Kraken Tax Export Guide — 2026

Kraken is one of the longest-running crypto exchanges (founded 2011) and emphasizes regulatory compliance. Tax export is straightforward but the categorization of Earn (staking) products requires attention.

Kraken at a glance

  • Jurisdiction: US, EU, UK, AU, CA + 190 countries (some restrictions)
  • Export options: CSV (Ledgers + Trades + Earn), API key, direct integration with Koinly + CoinLedger

Step-by-step export

  1. Sign in to Kraken at kraken.com
  2. History → Export → choose date range
  3. Download three CSVs: Ledgers (all balance changes), Trades (buy/sell), Earn (staking rewards)
  4. For Koinly: add Kraken as exchange → API method → create API key with permissions: Funds permission "Query funds" + History permission "Query closed orders & trades" and "Query ledger entries"
  5. Paste API key + private key into Koinly
  6. Auto-sync all transactions

Caveats & notes

Kraken Earn (staking): Each reward distribution is a separate ordinary income event. Kraken used to bundle rewards but now lists them individually in the Earn CSV. Make sure your tax software treats them as income (not transfers).

Kraken Pro vs main: Same account, different UIs. Trades from both feed into the same CSV.

Kraken Futures: Separate platform, separate API, separate tax treatment. Profits typically ordinary income / BIC in most jurisdictions.

API permissions: Kraken API requires explicit permissions for "Query closed orders" and "Query ledger entries" — without these, tax software cannot pull complete history. Don't grant trading permissions to read-only tax tools.

FAQ

How do I export Kraken history for tax?

History → Export → date range → download Ledgers + Trades + Earn CSVs. Or set up API integration with Koinly/CoinLedger for automated sync.

How are Kraken staking rewards taxed?

Per IRS Rev. Rul. 2023-14 (US) and equivalent guidance in most jurisdictions: ordinary income at FMV at receipt. Kraken Earn rewards distribute on a regular schedule — each event is taxable.

Does Kraken issue tax forms?

For US customers: 1099-DA starting tax year 2025, 1099-MISC for staking rewards over $600. For non-US: no formal forms; rely on CSV / API export for self-reporting.

Skip the manual export — use API integration

Koinly and CoinLedger both connect to Kraken via API. Setup takes 5 minutes; afterwards every new transaction syncs automatically. No more remembering to download CSVs at year-end.

Connect via Koinly → Connect via CoinLedger →