How to Connect Gemini to Awaken and File Your Crypto Taxes
Gemini is a popular crypto exchange available globally, offering spot trading, staking, and custodial wallets. Awaken Tax integrates with Gemini via the Vezgo API, allowing you to securely import your full transaction history using API keys.
This guide explains how to generate API keys in Gemini, connect them via Awaken, and understand the applicable tax documents based on your location.
🔐 Step 1: Generate Gemini API Keys
To connect Gemini, you'll first need to create read-only API keys:
Log in to your Gemini account (via web or mobile)
Open the Account menu, then go to Settings → API
Click Create API Key, complete 2FA verification
Set the Scope to “Primary” (or select your specific account)
Enable Auditor (read‑only) permissions – no trading or withdrawals
Set IP allowlisting to unrestricted
Copy the API Key and Secret (Secret is shown only once, so save securely)
🔗 Step 2: Connect Gemini to Awaken via API
After generating your API credentials:
Log in to Awaken Tax
Navigate to the Accounts tab
Click Add Account
Search for Gemini and click Connect
Follow the Vezgo prompts
Paste your API Key and Secret
Click Connect
Awaken will now import your complete Gemini activity: trades, deposits/withdrawals, staking rewards, and Gemini Earn interest.
🇺🇸 US Tax Documents from Gemini
For U.S. taxpayers using Gemini, expect to receive the following tax documents:
Form 1099-MISC: For any rewards, staking income, referral bonuses, or promotions totaling $600 or more (counted as ordinary income).
Form 1099-INT: For interest on Gemini Earn or similar products, issued for earnings of $10 or more.
Form 1099-B: Not currently issued by Gemini, but be prepared to report all capital gains/losses from crypto trades.
Additional forms (e.g. 1099-NEC): Rarely issued, mainly for instruction-based payments or contract income.
📝 Even without a form, all crypto activity is taxable. Awaken ensures each transaction is tracked and included.
🌍 International Tax Documents For Gemini Users
Gemini does not provide local tax forms in most countries, but you remain responsible for reporting using your country’s regulations. Here's a quick overview for some regions:
🇨🇦 Canada: CRA-issued forms — report crypto gains/income yourself.
🇬🇧 UK: HMRC tax forms — you must declare crypto gains/income manually.
🇦🇺 Australia: ATO forms — crypto is taxed as property; calculate and report gains.
🇩🇪 Germany: No tax documents — track holding period and report gains if over €600/year.
For detailed tax guidelines per country, refer to: 📚 Global Crypto Tax Landscape 2025
Awaken localizes your reports to fit each country’s requirements, making compliance easier.
🔄 Don’t Forget Other Integration Sources
For a comprehensive tax report, make sure to connect all your other wallets and exchanges via API or CSV, not just Gemini.
👉 View all supported integrations
✅ Final Steps
Generate a read-only API key in Gemini (Settings → API)
Connect Gemini to Awaken via Add Account → Gemini
Keep an eye out for U.S. 1099-MISC/INT forms, if applicable
Report your crypto taxes according to your country’s rules
Connect remaining wallets and exchanges for a full picture
