How to Get Your eToro Report and File Your CGT Return in Ireland
If you sell shares, stocks, ETFs, crypto, or other investments on eToro, you may have a Capital Gains Tax (CGT) liability in Ireland. Anyone who disposes of investments, even if it is a small gain, must file a CGT return (Form CG1) and pay any CGT owed.
To complete your return, you must download an accurate gain, and losses report from eToro. This guide explains how Irish investors can get the correct report, how to choose the right date range, and what to do next when filing CGT with Revenue.
This article is based on the official eToro process for generating account statements and the steps needed to prepare Irish CGT returns.
Do You Need to File CGT for Selling Shares on eToro?
Yes. In Ireland, anyone who sells or disposes of shares must:
- Pay CGT Preliminary Tax (if gains were made)
- File a CGT return (CG1) by 31 October the following year
- Report all disposals, even if the platform is international
eToro does not report your trades to Revenue.
You are responsible for calculating your own gains and losses and filing them correctly.
CGT Deadlines You Should Know
If you sold shares between 1 January and 30 November:
CGT Preliminary Tax due 15 December
If you sold shares in December:
CGT due 31 January
CGT Return (CG1) for the full year:
Due by 31 October of the following year
How to Download Your CGT Report from eToro
You will need to generate three different reports depending on the CGT period.
This is the official method for getting your statement on eToro.
Step 1: Open eToro (Desktop or App)
Log into your eToro account.
Step 2: Go to Settings
From the left-hand menu, select Settings.
Step 3: Go to “Account”
Inside the Settings menu, click Account.
Step 4: Scroll to “Documents”
Scroll down until you see Documents and then select Account Statement.
Which Reports Do Irish Investors Need?
You must generate Custom Reports with the correct date ranges depending on the CGT deadline.
- Report for CGT Preliminary Tax (January–November gains)
This applies when calculating CGT due on 15 December.
Select Custom Range, then enter:
Start Date: 01/01/2025
End Date: 30/11/2025
Then press Create.
- Report for December Gains (if any)
This applies when calculating CGT due on 31 January.
Select Custom Range, then enter:
Start Date: 01/12/2025
End Date: 31/12/2025
Then press Create.
- Report for Full-Year CGT Return (CG1)
You must file info with Revenue for the entire tax year.
Select Custom Range, then enter:
Start Date: 01/01/2025
End Date: 31/12/2025
Then press Create.
Export Each Report in PDF and Excel
For each report you generate, you should download both formats:
- PDF (for your records)
- Excel (for calculating gains and losses)
You can export by clicking the PDF and Excel icons after generating each report.
Keeping both versions is important in case Revenue requests supporting documentation.
How to Calculate Your CGT from Your eToro Report
Once you export the Excel file, you will see:
- Each sale
- Purchase price
- Disposal price
- Costs
- Gains or losses
- Currency conversions where applicable
Your CGT calculation should include:
- Total gains minus total losses
- Currency conversion to EUR (Revenue requires Irish tax returns to be filed in euro)
- Allowable costs or fees
- Net chargeable gain at 33% CGT
If you reinvested some gains or withdrew others, it does not matter. CGT is based only on the profit at the time of disposal.
How to File Your CGT on Revenue (Form CG1)
Once your gain or loss is calculated:
✔ If you have CGT to pay
- Pay CGT Preliminary Tax by the applicable deadline (15 December or 31 January)
- File your CGT return (CG1) by 31 January
✔ If you made a loss only
You must still file the CG1 form to record your capital losses.
These can be carried forward indefinitely and used against future gains.
✔ How to file
You can file your CGT return:
- Through myAccount (for individuals)
- Through ROS (if you are registered)
In the CG1, you will:
- Enter the details of your disposals
- Report gains or losses
- Upload supporting documents if requested
- Pay any remaining CGT due
Common Mistakes eToro Investors Make
Here are the errors we see most often:
❌ Using the wrong date range on the report
❌ Forgetting the December 15 preliminary tax deadline
❌ Not exporting the Excel file needed for calculations
❌ Not converting gains into EUR
❌ Not filing the CG1 because “the platform is not Irish”
❌ Reporting only withdrawals instead of disposals
If you sell, you must report the disposal, even if you reinvest 100% of the proceeds.
Need Help Filing CGT on Your eToro Trades?
CGT on share disposals can be confusing, especially when platforms use USD or other currencies. If you want help calculating your gains or completing your CG1 return, Richard OShea Consultancy provides:
- CGT calculations for shares, crypto, ETFs, and CFDs
- eToro statement review
- Currency conversion
- Preliminary Tax payment support
- Full CG1 filing
- Advice for investors, day traders, and non-residents
Get in touch with professional tax support.
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