38 articles
A massive wave of AI IPOs is causing investors to sell crypto. Learn how this capital rotation intersects with new Form 1099-DA rules and impacts your tax bill.
The IRS now requires crypto brokers to issue Form 1099-DA. Learn what this means for your taxes, who is affected, and the new transitional relief.
Explore the US tax implications for corporate crypto treasuries. Compare the tax treatment of buying crypto directly vs. earning it through mining or staking.
With Todd Blanche as acting AG, the DOJ is ending "regulation by prosecution." Learn how this policy shift impacts tax risk for Tornado Cash & DeFi users.
The US now holds seized Bitcoin in a Strategic Reserve. Learn what Executive Order 14233 means for the market and the tax implications of crypto forfeiture.
Whale accumulation and negative funding rates signal market moves. Learn the tax implications of capital gains, funding rate income, and derivatives.
The $270M Drift Protocol exploit highlights a growing risk. Learn if you can claim a tax deduction for stolen crypto under IRS rules for investment theft losses.
Your stablecoins were frozen by the issuer. Can you claim a tax loss? Explore the tax implications of a USDC freeze, ownership, and regulatory risks.
Learn the critical tax risks of receiving illicit USDT and participating in pump-and-dump schemes. Protect yourself with proper reporting and documentation.
Exploring the tax risks of proposed quantum-resistant Bitcoin upgrades. Learn about forced migration, abandonment losses under §165, and basis rules.
Learn if your crypto activities like staking, mining, or MEV are a 'trade or business' subject to the 15.3% self-employment tax. A guide for 2026.
The FBI reports record crypto fraud losses. Learn if you can claim a tax deduction for stolen or scammed crypto under IRS rules like IRC § 165(c)(2).
Using a crypto card for daily purchases? Each swipe is a taxable event. Learn how the IRS taxes crypto card spending and how to report capital gains.
Lost crypto to a hack or scam? Learn if you can claim a theft loss deduction on your 2026 taxes. A guide to IRS rules, documentation, and reporting.
Starting Jan 1, 2025, IRS Rev. Proc. 2024-28 requires per-wallet cost basis tracking. Learn how this rule ends universal pooling and impacts your crypto taxes.
A guide to the US tax implications of providing liquidity to DeFi protocols, earning LP fees, impermanent loss, and managing LP token taxes for 2026.
A crypto exchange sent you funds by mistake. Is it taxable? Learn from the Bithumb incident about the tax implications of accidental crypto deposits.
The US Treasury's GENIUS Act and new AML rules for stablecoins are here. Learn what this means for your USDC tax reporting and capital gains compliance.
Lost or stolen crypto from a breach like Bithumb's? Learn the IRS rules for deducting theft losses and when you can claim them on your taxes. A guide.
A recent Google paper reignited the quantum computing debate. Learn about the real threat to Bitcoin, post-quantum cryptography (PQC), and the tax implications.
The White House supports stablecoin yields, a major win for crypto investors. Learn how this impacts the CLARITY Act and your crypto passive income tax reporting.
Your guide to U.S. tax on crypto derivatives. Learn how the Section 1256 60/40 rule for futures and options can impact your capital gains tax bill.
Learn the IRS rules for gifting crypto and donating to charity. Maximize your deductions and avoid costly tax mistakes with our complete 2026 guide.
Learn how the IRS taxes cryptocurrency hard forks and airdrops. Our guide covers income recognition, cost basis, and reporting under Rev. Rul. 2019-24.
The new Form 1099-DA means more IRS scrutiny. Learn how to build an audit-proof record with documentation that goes beyond basic exchange reports.
Facing an IRS crypto audit? Our 2026 guide covers IRS notices, common triggers, required documents, and how to prepare a strong defense for your crypto taxes.
Our 2026 guide to DAO taxes. Learn how legal wrappers like Alabama's DUNA affect liability and how to report governance tokens and rewards to the IRS.
2026 IRS crypto tax: Form 1099-DA arrives, Safe Harbor cost basis, CARF reporting, capital gains rates. Free calculator auto-generates Form 8949 — open source.
A 2026 DOJ investigation into Polymarket and Kalshi could change how winnings are taxed. Learn about regulatory risk and your IRS reporting obligations.
Report Kalshi & Polymarket winnings correctly: 3 IRS treatments compared (capital gains vs gambling vs hobby), Form 1099 handling, audit-safe records for 2026.
Learn crypto inheritance rules, step-up basis, and estate tax reporting. Ensure compliance with IRS regulations for digital asset transfers.
Everything you need to know about IRS Form 1099-DA for crypto. Learn what's reported, covered vs noncovered securities, and how to handle missing cost basis.
A comprehensive glossary of cryptocurrency tax terms including cost basis, FIFO, Form 8949, staking, wash sale, and more with IRS references.
How to fill out IRS Form 8949 for crypto: Box A-F, adjustment codes, Schedule D. Or skip the manual work — dTax generates it automatically from your wallets.
Learn how to file crypto taxes with IRS Form 8949 and Schedule D. Step-by-step guide covering cost basis, taxable events, DeFi, and common mistakes.
Learn how Specific Identification (Specific ID) lets you pick exactly which crypto lots to sell, minimizing taxes. IRS rules, documentation, and FIFO comparison.
Understand how staking rewards are taxed as ordinary income under Rev. Rul. 2023-14, cost basis rules, reporting requirements, and the PARITY Act impact.
Proposed legislation could extend the wash sale rule to cryptocurrency. The PARITY Act has NOT been enacted. Learn what it would mean for tax loss harvesting if passed.