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Colorado governor says he expects state to accept tax payments in crypto by summer
16.2.2022
The governor added that paying taxes in crypto was likely just the first step, with using digital asset payments for certain licenses to follow "within a few months."
Colorado to Accept Crypto for Taxes, Travel Rule & TRUST, Criminal Whales + More News
16.2.2022
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UK tax authority makes first NFT seizure in VAT fraud case
14.2.2022
The tax authority made three arrests in connection with a suspected tax evasion using shell companies and false identification
Crypto miners exempt from IRS reporting rules, US Treasury affirms
14.2.2022
The U.S. Treasury affirmed that crypto miners and wallet operators are exempt from the IRS reporting rules, preparing appropriate regulations
Spain Modifies Tax Model 720, Used to Declare Cryptocurrency Holdings Abroad
13.2.2022
The Spanish parliament has introduced an amendment to the tax model 720 used to declare cryptocurrency and other holdings abroad, softening some of the penalties associated with it. The modification, which has not yet been approved, changes some of the harsher penalties that were declared illegal...
Argentinian Tax Authority Will Be Able to Confiscate Digital Wallets to Collect Tax Debts
12.2.2022
The Argentinian Tax Authority (AFIP) will now be able to confiscate the assets that taxpayers have in digital wallets if they have debts with the organization. The recommendation for attorneys of this institution to include these digital accounts was made last year, but the execution of debt...
Puerto Rican Treasury Department Aims to Tax NFT Sales
10.2.2022
The Treasury Department of Puerto Rico has published a working document that amends the current “Sales and Usage Tax” to include NFT sales. While this proposal has yet to be approved, experts believe the inclusion of NFTs in this reform brings validation to the asset class, but also...
Russian Government Eyes $13 Billion in Taxes From Crypto Economy
9.2.2022
Authorities in Moscow expect to collect more than $13 billion as tax payments from the Russian crypto market, according to a government document quoted by media. The estimate comes as Russian institutions are holding discussions on the future of cryptocurrencies in the country. One Trillion Rubles...
Russia Plans Up To USD 13.3B In Crypto Taxes
8.2.2022
Amid ongoing talks on new crypto regulation, the Russian government reportedly estimates that, if the country introduces regulations for the crypto market and imposes a tax on transactions that involve cryptoassets, it could generate as much as RUB 1tn (USD 13.3bn) in revenue for the state...
Spanish Treasury Postpones the Definition of Crypto Tax Declaration Models Until Next Year
8.2.2022
The Spanish treasury ministry has announced it will postpone the establishment of the complete framework for declaring taxes related to cryptocurrency assets until 2023. While the Spanish government has advanced when it comes to cryptocurrency regulation, the specifics of what will be taxed and...
No precedent: IRS court settlement doesn't clarify crypto staking taxes
8.2.2022
There is yet to be a conclusive court ruling regarding the taxation of staked crypto rewards; however, a recent case demonstrates industry progression
New Taxes Await for Kazakhstan’s Beleaguered Bitcoin and Crypto Miners
8.2.2022
The government of Kazakhstan has unveiled a package of measures aimed at further taxing the nation’s Bitcoin (BTC) and crypto mining sector. The measures will involve tax hikes on electricity, a crackdown on unregistered miners, a tax on mining hardware, and the introduction of VAT charges...
Simple math says Russia could collect up to $13B in crypto tax each year
8.2.2022
The analytic note mentioned that the estimates are purely an overview and based on a basic tax slab of 6%, which would be quite different once regulations are set in place
Kazakhstan proposes power price hikes and taxes targeting crypto miners
8.2.2022
The central Asian country’s government has proposed three price increases to electricity and taxes specifically targeting crypto miners
Law Decoded: Tangible wins, new menaces and the global crypto taxation drive, Feb. 1–7
7.2.2022
Crypto advocates celebrate wins, the Treasury and SEC seek to introduce crypto-unfriendly rules, and governments rush to levy digital asset taxes
Venezuelans reportedly hit by new Bitcoin tax of up to 20%
7.2.2022
Bitcoin adoption has been on the rise in Venezuela in recent years amid hyperinflation and the national currency crisis
Crypto Users and Exchanges Must Now Report Transactions in Colombia
6.2.2022
The Colombian government has issued new regulations that force exchanges and individuals to report cryptocurrency transactions to the UIAF, the anti-money laundering watchdog in Colombia. The transactions must be reported via an online reporting system, and exchanges will be required to issue...
60,000 Indians Petition Government to Lower Crypto Tax to Avoid ‘Devastating Impact’
4.2.2022
Many Indians have signed a petition for the government to introduce reasonable crypto tax policies. This week, India’s finance minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, proposed taxing crypto income at 30%. Indians Sign Petition Urging Government to Rethink Crypto Tax Proposal A petition has been...
Coinbase users can receive US tax refunds in crypto as part of TurboTax deal
3.2.2022
The exchange said users could send the funds to their Coinbase accounts in fiat, or automatically convert it to crypto with no trading fees
US lawmakers reintroduce bill to stop IRS from taxing crypto transactions under $200
3.2.2022
House Representative Suzan DelBene, introducing the latest iteration of the bill, said the United States needs to "ensure that our tax code evolves with our use of virtual currency."