12/19/2024
The IRS is checking their list. If you’ve received, sold, or exchanged virtual currency, get your list ready for taxes.
Those realized gains from the surge in cryptocurrency need to be reported on 2024 tax returns. The IRS views every crypto transaction to be as real as cash, and it’s taxable. Prior to this year, taxpayers have used the ‘universal method’ for tracking basis on digital assets. Some people purposely used the method, some may not know they used it. With the IRS becoming more sophisticated and partnering with crypto exchanges, they’ve moved to new regulations making the ‘universal method’ no longer permissible.
The final rules require a ‘wallet-by-wallet’ approach. If you haven’t already, use software or a spreadsheet to record all of your trades, purchases and sales. Know your taxable events, like buying goods or services with crypto. Separate your short-term and long-term gains. Consult a tax pro to work through the challenges.
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