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Main S Korea’s Presidential Candidates Oppose Crypto Tax – But Gov’t Won’t Budge
9.11.2021
The long-running will-they-won’t-they saga of the South Korean government’s crypto tax plans has taken a fresh turn – after both of the leading candidates to become the next President in March 2022 said they were in favor of delaying or amending the tax....
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House passes $1T infrastructure bill with crypto tax for Biden's approval
6.11.2021
The infrastructure bill was first proposed by the Biden administration aimed at primarily improving the national transport network and internet coverage
S Korean Gov’t Might ‘Eventually Raise the White Flag’ on Crypto Tax
5.11.2021
Pressure is growing on the South Korean government to back down over a controversial crypto tax law that will see trading profits over an annual total of USD 2,100 taxed at 20%.
Per the Segye Ilbo, the “dominant feeling” among analysts is that the ruling Democratic Party will try to force through...
Slovenian finance ministry seeks public opinion on crypto tax laws
27.10.2021
Slovenia's crypto tax bill proposes a 10% tax on fiat-crypto conversions and payments made with cryptocurrencies
Odds Grow That South Korean Crypto Tax Will Be Postponed
18.10.2021
Media outlets and lawmakers have been pouring scorn on the South Korean government’s much-maligned plans to introduce a tax on crypto trading from next year – with some suggesting that Seoul will have to back down from its plans.
As reported last week, the National Assembly will assess four...
South Korean Government Faces Raft of Crypto Tax Amendment Bills
13.10.2021
South Korean lawmakers are inundating parliament with crypto tax delay bills. The National Assembly’s financial committees are set to weigh up the values of four separate attempts to derail Seoul’s plans to levy 20% capital gains tax charges on all trading profits over an annual threshold of...
South Korean opposition set to tackle controversial crypto tax law
11.10.2021
Opposition lawmakers are seeking a one-year delay in the enactment of the law as well as a lowering of the tax burden on crypto traders
NFT Tax & ‘Practical Difficulties’ with Crypto Tax In Spotlight In S Korea
8.10.2021
nk" rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://cryptonews.com/news/seoul-to-hold-firm-on-crypto-tax-launch-suggests-nft-tax-may-follow.htm">reported earlier this week, the Finance Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Hong Nam-ki insisted that the much-maligned 20% levy on crypto trading profits over
Seoul to Hold Firm on Crypto Tax Launch, Suggests NFT Tax May Follow
7.10.2021
dozen or so non-big four crypto exchanges are allowed to go bust.A number of online petitions have called on the government to reverse its bid to begin taxing crypto trading profits at a flat rate of 20% from January 1. Seoul will order tax filings from anyone earning over USD 2,1
South Korean crypto tax delay thwarted
1.10.2021
The crypto tax will begin for South Koreans in 2022 but some industry observers say there is no cause for concern
US Crypto Tax Loss Harvesters Make Hay While the Sun Shines – But the Clock’s Ticking
30.9.2021
hat crypto traders are allowed to write off their losses by selling tokens at lower prices – only buying the same type of coin again within the next 30 days. Furthermore, some traders seek to buy offsetting positions in a bid to avoid having to file capital gains declarations.CNBC
Crypto tax 'a top enforcement priority,' reminds IRS commissioner
28.9.2021
IRS Commissioner says crypto gains are taxable in the cannabis industry as the IRS treats cryptocurrencies as property
U.K Citizens to Get Free Crypto Tax Services From Crypto.com
28.9.2021
Crypto.com, formerly known as Monaco, is a cryptocurrency website based in Hong Kong. Crypto.com was founded in 2016 and has over 3 million users now worldwide. With the launch of a crypto exchange in 2019, Crypto.com started offering many services like mobile wallets, MCO visa cards, crypto...
South African University Professor Urges Country to ‘Finalize Cryptocurrency Policy’ — Warns Against Resisting Crypto
27.9.2021
A professor with the University of Johannesburg, Rabelani Dagada, has urged South Africa to finalize its cryptocurrency public policy if the country still wants to become a hub for digital currency innovation. History Will Repeat Itself In an opinion published by Itweb, Dagada warned South African...
South Korean Taxman to Be Granted Right to Search Crypto Tax Evaders’ Homes
25.9.2021
oins could be liquidated – and bailiffs could be sent to search their houses.Crypto is not yet taxable in South Korea, but as of January 1, 2022, all crypto profits above USD 2,100 will need to be declared, and traders will be
Most Surveyed South Koreans Want the Government to Tax Crypto
21.9.2021
ted the government to start taxing crypto traders and investors. The remainder stated they were unsure or undecided on the matter.Crypto tax was due to be introduced in October this year, but politicians agreed to push the launch back to January 1, 2022. The decision was made after domestic e
South Korean Ruling Party Squabbles over Crypto Tax
17.9.2021
tax code, which will see a flat rate of 20% tax levied on crypto tax profits of over USD 2,100 a year. If unamended, this change will come into force on January 1, 2022.But the ruling Democratic Party is wary of a backlash from angry voters aged 20-39 – the backbone of the party’s support –
Korean Finance Minister vows to fight moves to delay the crypto tax code
17.9.2021
The ruling party is planning to attempt a postponement of the crypto tax laws but the Finance Minister is not for turning
US Lawmakers Propose to Subject Cryptocurrencies to Wash Sale Rule
17.9.2021
A committee of the U.S. House of Representatives has proposed to subject cryptocurrencies to the “wash sale” rule. Since cryptocurrencies are treated as property by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), they are currently not subject to the wash sale rule. This proposal attempts...
South African Tax Body Updates Crypto Tax Guidance, Confusion Persists
2.9.2021
In late August, the South African Revenue Service (SARS) released new guidelines that clarify the correct treatment of taxable crypto events. The new guidance, which was published on the revenue collector’s webpage, explains how cryptocurrency-related income should be disclosed in...