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President Biden’s Crypto Mining Tax “Isn’t Going To Happen,” Sen. Lummis Says
19.5.2023
US Sen. Cynthia Lummis is not a fan of President Biden’s proposed 30 percent tax on cryptocurrency miners.
“That isn't going to happen,” the Wyoming Republican and crypto enthusiast, said on Friday at Bitcoin 2023 Conference in Miami.
There are environmental benefits including “not venting...
Updated European tax directive requires reporting on all crypto asset transfers
16.5.2023
DAC8 extends tax reporting procedures to crypto transfers in line with the OECD crypto reporting framework and EU AML rules
Russian Companies ‘Actively’ Using Crypto, Russia to Adopt 4 Relevant Laws, Official Says
14.5.2023
Russian lawmakers intend to soon approve four bills designed to regulate various aspects of cryptocurrencies, a high-ranking member of the Russian parliament announced. Meanwhile, Russian companies are already using digital assets in cross-border settlements, the official noted. Russian Legislature...
Crypto Mining Entities in Kazakhstan Paid $7 Million in Taxes in 2022 – Next Crypto Hub?
8.5.2023
The government of Kazakhstan collected around $7 million in taxes from cryptocurrency mining entities last year.
Kazakhstan has received 3.07 billion tenges (almost $6.9 million) in tax payments from crypto miners in 2022, the country's State Revenue Committee of the Ministry of Finance...
Bitcoin takes flight in Liechtenstein: Minister proposes government services paid in crypto
8.5.2023
Prime Minister Daniel Risch of Liechtenstein told local papers that Bitcoin is set to play a growing role in government services payments
Kazakhstan collected $7M in crypto mining taxes in 2022
6.5.2023
Crypto miners paid millions of dollars in energy fees last year following the regulation of the fiscal burden of mining activities
Crypto Miners Pay Kazakhstan $7 Million in Taxes Amid Uncertain Future for Sector
6.5.2023
The government of Kazakhstan has collected over $7 million in taxes this and last year from enterprises mining cryptocurrency in the country. The news comes amid growing regulatory pressure that is limiting the industry’s access to low-cost energy while increasing its tax burden. Miners Face Higher...
El Salvador Eliminates All Taxes on Technology Innovations, AI, App Programming
5.5.2023
El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, has enacted a law that eliminates all taxes on technology innovations, software and app programming, AI, computer, and communications hardware manufacturing. The law is expected to boost the country’s technology sector, generate more jobs for...
RFK Jr. Raises Crypto Taxes, Regulation as Issues in Opening Days of 2024 Presidential Race
3.5.2023
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., the latest presidential candidate from one of the most famous U.S. political families, is introducing a number of crypto issues in his newly announced campaign to challenge Joe Biden
White House Council Reignites 30 Percent Tax on Crypto Mining
3.5.2023
The White House is pushing to tax cryptocurrency miners to “pay their fair share” for the costs inflicted on local communities and the environment.
Electricity used in crypto-mining was similar to what is used to power all of the country’s home computers or residential lighting, the White House’s...
Report: Kenya to Start Levying Tax on Revenue Earned by Crypto Exchanges
29.4.2023
According to regulations published by the country’s treasury secretary, global crypto exchanges used by Kenya’s estimated 4 million users will start paying a 1.5% tax on revenues earned. Tax-Avoiding Digital Asset Platforms The Kenyan Treasury has said it will start levying taxes...
Crypto Tax Guidance Could Come 'in 12-ish Months,' Says IRS Official
28.4.2023
The IRS' point person for taxation of cryptocurrencies stresses need for community engagement at Consensus 2023
Tax law researchers propose IRS framework for deducting crypto losses
28.4.2023
A recently published study appears to advocate for the isolation of crypto assets from other tax deductions where losses are concerned
Deloitte on a crypto hiring spree, reveals LinkedIn job postings
26.4.2023
Deloitte highlights its commitment to Web3 and crypto through its intent to hire cryptocurrency experts to join its team, with over 300 positions posted on LinkedIn
The future of crypto taxes: Understanding the ever-changing landscape
21.4.2023
Crypto taxation remains to be a controversial space, though some transparency is expected
Nervous About Crypto Taxes? Donate Your Profitable Holdings Instead
17.4.2023
If you hold crypto that has appreciated in value for more than one year, you won't need to worry about paying capital gains taxes and you’ll reap the benefits of one of the most generous deductions in the tax code, Adam Nash writes
Arizona Governor Vetoes Bill to Limit Local Regulations and Taxes on Blockchain Node Operators
14.4.2023
Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed legislation that would have barred municipalities from taxing cryptocurrency mining operations.
In a Wednesday letter, Hobbs said that the bill SB 1236 seeks to tie the hands of local stakeholders in regard to crypto mining policymaking. She said:
"The bill...
Crypto Holders Face Tricky Tax Situations as US Taxes Due Next Week – Here's What You Need to Know
14.4.2023
Crypto investors in the US are finding themselves in tricky tax situations, with many of them still struggling with losses from last year’s market downturn and the many bankruptcies that occurred....
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Arizona governor vetoes bill targeting taxes on blockchain node hosts
14.4.2023
The bill aimed to have only state authorities impose regulations and taxes on individuals and businesses running blockchain nodes, as opposed to those at the city and county level
New 1099-DA Reporting Creates More Headaches for Taxpayers
13.4.2023
You might think that new tax reporting rules for exchanges should mean less work for the taxpayer, but it’s the opposite, says CPA Kirk Phillips