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Spill Your Sats: H&R Block Tells Crypto Customers to Self-Report on Taxes, Even If Imperfectly
27.1.2020
Tax season for United States residents is fast approaching, and the IRS wants to know about everyone’s involvement in the crypto space. Thanks to a recently updated income tax form including a question about crypto activity, tax preparation companies like H&R Block are advising filers...
Crypto Tax Reporting Failures Can Be Expensive, Even Criminal
8.1.2020
Be careful with cryptocurrency taxes because mistakes — even accidental ones — might cost you
Tax Compliance Firm TaxBit Raises $5M to Improve Crypto Tax Reporting
6.1.2020
TaxBit, a crypto-oriented tax compliance firm, has raised $5 million in a seed round that saw participation from Winklevoss Capital
These Are the Bitcoin Stories You Loved in 2019
2.1.2020
2019 was a crazy year for cryptocurrency enthusiasts and a number of interesting events happened throughout the last 12 months. It’s hard to keep track of the day-to-day activities taking place within the cryptosphere and there may be a few incidents some of our readers missed....
Around the World in 2019 — A Landmark Year for Crypto Taxation
28.12.2019
US, UK, France, Australia and many more – a glance of crypto tax legislation worldwide in 2019
Harsh Laws Make Bitcoin Holders Consider Renunciation or Dual Citizenship
28.12.2019
As digital currencies become a mainstay in society, a great number of governments have enforced strict tax guidelines, severe money transmission rules, and tough regulations. Because of a few nation-states’ harsh rules against cryptos, there are individuals who plan to renounce their...
Thomson Reuters Launches Crypto Tax Tool
23.12.2019
Tax authorities around the world are increasing their focus on crypto transactions and companies are rushing to help investors navigate the unclear regulations. The latest example is Thomson Reuters which has added a new tool for American tax payers to report crypto dealings to the IRS. Also Read:...
Regulatory Roundup: New US Crypto Bill, France’s 1st Approved ICO, Muslim Crypto
23.12.2019
In this roundup, we cover a wide range of regulatory developments in the crypto space. Much has transpired in the U.S., including a new crypto bill, SEC’s proposal, lawmakers seeking answers from the IRS, and the state of Michigan signing several crypto bills into law. We also cover...
Lawmakers Want Answers From IRS, Citing Major Issues With Crypto Tax Guidance
23.12.2019
Eight lawmakers have sent a letter to the IRS seeking answers to new questions stemming from the latest crypto tax guidance. They pointed out a number of major issues including unwarranted tax liabilities for crypto users who unwillingly receive forked or airdropped coins. Also read: Regulatory...
8 Congress Reps Send Letter to IRS Urging Further Crypto Tax Clarity
20.12.2019
Eight U.S. representatives signed a letter to the IRS, asking the agency to further clarify cryptocurrency tax expectations
US Lawmakers Ask IRS to Clarify Crypto Tax Rules Around Airdrops, Forks in New Letter
20.12.2019
Congressmen are again asking the IRS for clarity on its recent cryptocurrency tax guidance
Regulatory Roundup: Crypto ‘Inevitable’ in India, China Rankings, NY Streamlines Policy
16.12.2019
In this regulatory roundup, we cover a positive crypto story in India, China’s year-end rankings, and the European Central Bank entering the stablecoin race. We also cover the New York regulator’s proposed Bitlicense revision — the first in five years — and several other...
Denmark’s Tax Authority Sends Warning Letters to 20,000 Crypto Owners
11.12.2019
The tax authority of Denmark has reportedly sent out warning letters to 20,000 crypto owners asking them to amend their tax returns, pay taxes on crypto gains, or face penalties. The tax agency is demanding a full breakdown of their crypto transactions; it recently obtained information on these...
Accounting Advisor and Crypto Startup to Jointly Launch Crypto Tax Tool
10.12.2019
Crypto accounting automation startup Lukka partnered with accounting advisor CPA.com to launch a crypto tax estimation tool
IRS Now Requires Tax Filers to Disclose Crypto Activities
9.12.2019
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has finalized and put in use a new tax form that requires crypto owners to declare whether they received, bought, sold, exchanged, or acquired any cryptocurrencies in 2019. Tax experts are frustrated at the vagueness of the tax agency, with some questioning...
Regulatory Roundup: Bitcoin Futures Fund Approved, India’s RBI-Backed Digital Currency
9.12.2019
In this regulatory roundup, we cover the U.S. SEC approving a bitcoin futures fund, the new IRS tax form targeting crypto owners, and several more steps taken by the U.S. government toward crypto regulation. We also cover India’s central bank digital currency plan, South Korea’s crypto...
If Bitcoin Price Drops — an Opportunity for Crypto Tax Planning
30.11.2019
Bitcoin price drops – last chance to reduce tax due before the end of the year
IRS Not Infringing Privacy Requesting Crypto Exchange Data: US Judge
29.11.2019
A California federal court finds that U.S. tax authorities have broadly stayed within their legitimate remit when collecting user data from crypto exchanges
US Judge Denies Customer’s Plea to Quash IRS Bitstamp Inquiry
28.11.2019
A Washington Western District Court judge has rejected petitioner William Zietzke’s appeal to stop the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from accessing his Bitstamp trade data. An IRS summons invoked Zietzke to file a petition to quash the tax agency’s investigation into his private...
South Korean Committee Passes Bill Enforcing FATF Crypto Rules
27.11.2019
South Korea’s national policy committee has passed an amendment establishing a legal framework for cryptocurrencies. It requires crypto exchanges and service providers to register with the country’s financial regulator and comply with the recommendations set by the Financial Action Task...