Crypto Taxes


Opinion

Lender Beware: The Potential DeFi Tax Trap

Uncle Sam may collect tax on every loan and repayment of cryptocurrency, which may catch users by surprise, creating a tax trap that could impair the rapidly emerging DeFi industry. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Opinion

What Advisors Need to Know About Crypto Taxation

A sizable proportion of “advisor alpha” can be generated from effective investment-related tax planning strategies alone.

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Opinion

4 Crypto Tax Myths You Need to Know

With the U.S. tax deadline (April 18) around the corner, confusion about cryptocurrency taxes abounds. Here are some ways you might have your facts wrong, according to ZenLedger COO, Dan Hannum. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Opinion

Form 1099-B Is Not the Solution to Your Cryptocurrency Tax Problems

Repurposing tax reporting designed for equity trading ignores the innovation brought about by wallet-to-wallet transactions. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Crypto Tax Compliance Remains Minefield as IRS Leaves Key Questions Unresolved

A lack of guidance on everything from staking rewards to NFTs means there’s a certain amount of guesswork involved in tax filings. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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A Healthy US Bitcoin Mining Industry Could Generate Significant Tax Revenue

Tax revenue inflows from bitcoin mining companies could represent a meaningful windfall for the United States government. This piece is part of CoinDesk’s Tax Week.

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Videos

Crypto Tax Nightmares: 5 Real-Life Scenarios You Need to Know

You mess around with crypto, make some money, you don't think about taxes, then the market drops. What happens now? Features writer Jeff Wilser explores five crypto tax nightmares, as part of CoinDesk Tax Week, that may just haunt your dreams and pocketbook.

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Opinion

The Automatic Tax Man Cometh

Crypto won’t save you from taxes, but it may eventually make them easier to pay, says futurist Dan Jeffries. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Policy

Crypto Tax Pros Throw Cold Water on Staking Excitement

Recent media excitement over a lawsuit partially funded by the Proof of Stake Alliance (POSA) has caused confusion over crypto taxes, but experts say it's best to remain cautious.

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Videos

India’s Crypto Exchanges ‘Inspected’ by Tax Agencies

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy & Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses an article by CoinDesk’s India-based Amitoj Singh, explaining why Indian tax agencies are pursuing five crypto exchanges for over Rs 84 crore ($11 million) in additional taxes. Plus, De draws comparisons between Indian and American tax policy.

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