Category Archives: Cryptocurrencies

Did I Prepare 5% of the Tax Returns with Bitcoin in 2015?

The IRS is attempting to force Coinbase to disgorge a list of its customers who have traded Bitcoins. Back in March, an IRS agent, as part of attempting to enforce its summons against Coinbase, stated that there were only 802 … Continue reading

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Exchanging One Cryptocurrency for Another Is a Taxable Event

Let’s assume I own some Bitcoins and you own some Ethereum; these are two cryptocurrencies. We think they’re each worth $5,000 and we agree to swap them. Do we have a taxable event? The IRS consideres cryptocurrencies to be akin … Continue reading

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Do You Need a License to Sell Bitcoins?

Let’s say I own some Bitcoins. I want to sell them to a friend. Do I need a license to do that? This question came up after I was informed that a Missouri man pleaded guilty to operating an illegal … Continue reading

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IRS: Bitcoins Are Property

The IRS finally released guidance on Bitcoins and other virtual currency today. The IRS’s notice states that Bitcoins should be treated as property. What does this mean? 1. Bitcoins held as investments are generally treated under capital gain rules. If … Continue reading

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