FREE CANADIAN CRYPTO SCAMS GUIDE

Caught In A Rug Pull?

Here’s what the CRA actually looks at

If you’ve been caught in a rug pull, scam, or platform collapse, you’re not alone...

and you’re not the first Canadian investor to ask,
“Can I claim this loss?”
Unfortunately, the answer isn’t as simple as “yes” or “no.”

This guide explains how the CRA actually looks at crypto losses, and why some situations qualify while others don’t.

You’ll walk away knowing:

  • Which crypto losses are worth pursuing and which ones aren’t
  • What usually makes the CRA push back on loss claims
  • How to sanity-check your own situation before you file

It’s designed to give you clarity, not false hope, so you can move forward knowing where you stand.

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Crypto in Canada is complicated.

Knowing what's taxable doesn't have to be.

You’ll walk away knowing (in plain English)

Which actions always trigger a taxable event
Which actions are non-taxable in Canada
The difference between capital income and business income

This cheat sheet is for you if…

You’re tired of Googling “is this taxable??” every time you transact
You trade, stake, swap, gift, bridge, or move crypto across multiple wallets
CRA guidance feels vague, outdated, or not aligned with how you actually invest
You want quick, confident answers
You’d prefer to avoid expensive surprises at tax time

GET THE CHEATSHEET

Hello, I'm Charlene

"Coffee Lover ☕ • Avid Traveler ✈️ • Canada Crypto Tax Expert

"I created this cheat sheet because I kept meeting Canadian crypto investors who all ran into the same issue:

They weren’t sure which of their crypto moves were actually taxable.

"Clients would tell me they were constantly guessing...

wondering if staking rewards were income, if swaps counted as disposals, or if simply holding crypto was always tax-free.

Most felt confused, frustrated, and worried they might be triggering taxes without realizing it.

After helping clients understand the difference between income, capital gains, and non-taxable events, I saw the same thing happen every time.

Once they knew the rules, they made better decisions and avoided costly mistakes.

"That’s exactly why I created the Is It Taxable Cheat Sheet, to give you quick, clear answers my clients rely on, so you can invest confidently without second-guessing every move.

THE CHEAT SHEET

Charlene Tessier

Canadian Crypto Tax Expert

Since 2012