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Cryptocurrency Taxes 2022: Here’s What You Need to Know

What are the tax implications of crypto transactions, staking and airdrops? “Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson sits down with Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Charles J. Kelly to discuss what crypto investors need to know before filing their taxes. Plus, taxing NFTs and DAOs.

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Videos

How to Reduce Your Crypto Tax Liability

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) Charles J. Kelly joins “Community Crypto” host Isaiah Jackson to discuss cryptocurrency taxes, sharing insights into the possible strategies for investors to minimize tax liabilities in the crypto market.

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4 Crypto Tax Myths You Need to Know

Dan Hannum, Zenledger COO, joins “First Mover” for CoinDesk’s Tax Week programming to discuss misconceptions about taxation of crypto activity. Hannum explains the tax structure for crypto-to-crypto and crypto-to-fiat transactions and examines tax rules for staking, airdrops, and other DeFi activities.

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Opinion

The Case for Taxing Proof-of-Work

Most bitcoin owners aren't cypherpunks and don't require an energy-intensive consensus mechanism. A tax would shift them on to sensible alternatives. This post is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Opinion

Why We Still Need Guidance on Staking Rewards Taxation

A tax consultant and CPA analyzes the recent decision by the IRS to refund $3,200 to the Tennessee couple taxed on their Tezos staking rewards. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Markets

Pantera Capital Says Some Crypto Selling Pressure Has Been Tax Related

The hedge fund manager says $1.4 trillion of cryptocurrency capital gains were made last year.

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Crypto Tax Talk: CoinLedger CEO Takes Aim at Form 1099-B

As part of CoinDesk’s Tax Week, CoinLedger Co-founder and CEO David Kemmerer joins “First Mover” to explain the issues with form 1099-B as a solution for crypto transaction reporting and the pitfalls of broader crypto tax legislation. Plus, Kemmerer shares his insights on how exchanges Gemini and Binance US report financial information to authorities.

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Opinion

FIFO or Specific Identification: Choosing the Best Way to Calculate Cost Basis on Crypto

For crypto users who use multiple exchanges or wallets, understanding how the IRS treats cost basis assignment can eliminate confusion. This post is part of Tax Week.

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Crypto Tax Prep Business Booms as Trading Surges and IRS Tightens Screws

Startups that help Americans calculate their crypto taxes have been raising hundreds of millions, hitting unicorn valuations. Even traditional tax-prep firms are rolling out crypto services. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

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Videos

It’s Tax Week at CoinDesk: What to Look Out For

CoinDesk Managing Editor for Features, Opinions and Research Ben Schiller joins “First Mover” to discuss Tax Week at CoinDesk. Readers can expect to see op-eds from leading tax experts, guides to understanding crypto taxes in different jurisdictions like the UK and India, and insights into taxes for new trends like NFT minting. 

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