Taxes on crypto

in #bitcoin7 years ago (edited)

I have been wondering a lot recently about how investing into cryptocurrencies can make the tax man come knocking at your door. I know it's not fun for anyone to think about, and I know it to be different rules applied in different countries

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I have done a bit of research and, needless to say, it is extremely confusing, at least for here in the USA. The main thing I have taken away from the research I have been doing is... Keep good records!! Below I will link a really nicely summed up video from the YouTube channel "Bitcoin for Beginners". Fairly informative and concise. If you have any pointers, don't hesitate to comment.

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the govt will try and get their hands on anything that produces revenue, because they spend more than they take in.
Unfortunately for them, a dollar collapse may occur before they can regulate cryptocurrency's to any degree.

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Oh goodness. That's a whole new world I don't even know where to begin with.
I just wrote a post about doing normal taxes. I wonder if the Wave accounting app would allow for cryptocurrencies...? hmm
Anyway. Check it out if you want. https://steemit.com/tax/@moderndragon/the-scariest-season-of-all-tax-season