Series of podcasts from BitcoinTaxes with accountants, CPAs and tax attorneys that have experience in cryptocurrencies and how they should be treated for taxation.
Ephraim Olson, a US tax lawyer who specializes in crypto tax law, joins the show to discuss recent IRS guidance on crypto tax staking. The IRS releases sparse guidance on common crypto activities, like staking – oftentimes, this guidance fails to address nuance, and paints with broad strokes. Ephraim joins the show to present an alternate view on how crypto staking could potentially be treated in terms of taxation. More @ Talk.Bitcoin.Tax
Scams have always been prevalent in the cryptocurrency space, but they are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Alex Johnson, a lawyer with Kugelman Law, joins us to discuss a common sophisticated cryptocurrency scam known as “pig butchering”. Alex explains pig butchering scams in detail, and discusses potential taxable implications of falling victim to a scam. More @ Talk.Bitcoin.Tax
In November 2023, the cryptocurrency trading platform Kraken has started sending specific crypto user data to the IRS. Alex Kugelman, a crypto tax controversy lawyer, joins the podcast to explain who is being targeted, why, and what to do if you are someone who's data Kraken is sharing with the IRS. Episode Link: https://talk.bitcoin.tax/kraken-sending-user-data-to-irs/ More episodes at: talk.bitcoin.tax
The IRS released Revenue Ruling 2023-14 which describes cryptocurrency staking as taxable at the fair market value on the date it was received. Matt Metras joins the show to break down what this ruling means for crypto traders and how it may affect their taxes moving forward.
First time guest Ephraim Olson, a US tax lawyer who specializes in crypto tax law, joins the show to discuss opinion letters. The lack of guidance in the crypto tax space often puts taxpayers in a difficult position. Without official guidance from the IRS, there are a range of crypto activities that would benefit from further clarity. Opinion letters are written by lawyers to take a specific position on crypto tax activity – Ephraim explains how these letters can benefit taxpayers and why more people should be educated about these letters as a potential option to utilize.
Welcome to the fourth episode of our multi-part series on crypto taxation. If you missed, or haven't yet listened to our first three episodes, we covered the basics of crypto taxation, what is, and what isn't taxable. Then, we explored like-kind, 1099s, and how to handle margin trading, staking, loans, and NFTs on your taxes. Our third episode reviewed all things crypto tax audits. In today's episode we explore real-world crypto tax scenarios and how a seasoned crypto tax professional, Andrew Gordon, suggests handling those situations. Andrew discusses the biggest mistakes he has seen crypto taxpayers make, and lets our listeners know exactly how to prevent those mistakes. Episode Link: https://talk.bitcoin.tax/real-world-crypto-tax-scenarios/ (11:01): The biggest mistakes a taxpayer can make (15:01): How to minimize the fees you pay a crypto tax pro (16:10): Can you claim losses on shut down exchanges like FTX? (22:08): Is FIFO the only allowed calculation method?
Welcome to the third episode of our multi-part series on crypto taxation. If you missed, or haven't yet listened to our first two episodes, we covered the basics of crypto taxation, what is, and what isn't taxable. Then, we explored like-kind, 1099s, and how to handle margin trading, staking, loans, and NFTs on your taxes. Today's episode covers all things cryptocurrency audit. Alex Kugelman, a cryptocurrency tax controversy lawyer, joins us to discuss the ins and outs of cryptocurrency audits, how to avoid them, and how to successfully navigate a crypto audit if you do find yourself as a target of the IRS. Episode link: https://talk.bitcoin.tax/crypto-audit-irs/ Timestamps (02:04): The causes and triggers of a cryptocurrency audit (06:36): What to expect in a cryptocurrency audit (18:25): Is the IRS treating transfers as taxable events? (47:30): How lenient is the IRS with their payment plans?
Welcome to the second of our multi-part series on crypto taxation. If you missed, or haven't yet listened to, our first episode, we covered the basics of crypto taxation, what is, and what isn't taxable In this next episode, we will be exploring more advanced aspects of cryptocurrency taxes, including: Review of basic crypto taxation and exactly where they are reported on tax forms (01:36) If you can you use a 1031 like-kind exchange (10:20) Receiving a 1099 from an exchange and what you should do (15:10) How you should report margin trading, staking and loans (23:30) What you should be aware with NFTs and minting (29:40) Episode Link: https://talk.bitcoin.tax/taxes-on-crypto-for-gains-income-margin-and-nfts/
Welcome to our new multi-part series on crypto taxation! Every week we'll be exploring a different facet of cryptocurrency taxation. In the first part of this series, we are diving into the very basics of cryptocurrency taxation. We'll be discussing what's taxable, what's not taxable, and where exactly everything gets reported on your tax forms. Full episode link: https://talk.bitcoin.tax/taxes-on-crypto-what-is-taxable/ In future episodes of this series, we'll be discussing tax implication strategies in cryptocurrency, including long and short-term gains, tax loss harvesting, how you treat margin, futures, staking, etc. – all the popular types of cryptocurrency activity. Then we'll be moving on to cryptocurrency tax regulations, past regulations, current regulations, where the future of regulations may go, and how that affects you as a taxpayer. We'll discuss cryptocurrency audits, which are becoming more and more frequent every tax year. And finally, we'll be discussing real and hypothetical cryptocurrency tax situations with tax professionals who have been in this space for years. You DO NOT want to miss this series – everything you need to know about crypto taxation will be answered. More Information (02:00): Which Types of Crypto Transactions Are Taxable? (06:56): How Do I Determine How Much To Pay On My Crypto? (27:54): Rapid Fire Rundown: Is It Taxable?
New information about how the IRS views crypto taxes is released very sporadically. In the first month of 2023, new IRS memos were released regarding crypto tax losses and crypto tax donations. Matt Metras, an Enrolled Agent at MDM Financial Services and overall crypto tax expert, joins the show to discuss what these memos mean for crypto users and the crypto tax they will report to the IRS. In addition, Matt discusses the 2019 IRS Crypto FAQ and the 2021 Infrastructure Bill and the effects they are having in 2023 on crypto taxes. Talk.Bitcoin.Tax (02:00): The Infrastructure Bill and Crypto 2023 (08:00): The IRS FAQ and Specific Identifcation (14:05): What is an IRS Crypto Tax Memo? (15:10): IRS Memo on Crypto Tax Losses (i.e., Rug Pulls) (25:40): IRS Memo on Crypto Tax Donations (30:20): Cryptocurrency Question on Form 1040 Episode Page: https://talk.bitcoin.tax/how-the-new-irs-crypto-tax-memos-affect-you/
Kyle Mackenzie, a CPA, and the CFO and partner of the crypto division at Metrics Chartered Professional Accounting, joins the show to discuss all things crypto taxation in Canada. Kyle goes over the basics of Canadian crypto taxes, and runs through some of the more frequently asked advanced questions he encounters as well, including the tax implications of staking, bridging crypto, and ETH to ETH2 – plus, the CRA's distinction between business and capital gains, superficial losses, and how both of these affect your bottom line. If you are looking for Canadian crypto tax guidance from an absolute pro, don't miss this episode! Talk.Bitcoin.Tax (03:31): The Basics – Buying Crypto, Selling Crypto, and Crypto to Crypto (03:57): What are Superficial Losses? (06:17): Business Income or Capital Gains? (10:49): Crypto Staking (12:12): Deducting Mining Expenses (17:42): How The CRA Views Crypto Bridging and Swaps Episode Page: https://talk.bitcoin.tax/canada-crypto-taxes-explained/
Matt Metras, an Enrolled Agent at MDM Financial Services and overall crypto tax expert, joins the show to discuss crypto tax loss harvesting in the current bear market, touching on how to handle specific coins like LUNA. Matt also outlines the main points of the recent bi-partisan crypto bill: a De Minimis exemption on crypto spending, removing the tax on staking and mining rewards, and transferring oversight of crypto from the SEC to the CFTC. More info on Talk.Bitcoin.Tax (01:36): Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting (06:00): Harvesting Luna Losses (09:34): The US Crypto Bill Explained (10:25): Crypto De Minimis (12:39): No More Mining and Staking Tax? (18:34): The CFTC Regulating Crypto
Matt Metras, an Enrolled Agent at MDM Financial Services and overall crypto tax expert, joins the show to discuss and demystify the popular question: is crypto staking taxed? Matt outlines the recent Jarrett case that had plenty of crypto enthusiasts asking the question! Plus, Matt answers crypto tax questions from Reddit users: casualty losses, FBAR and FATCA, Roth IRAs, the Economic Substance Doctrine, how to handle 1099s, a potential (but unlikely) De Minimis, wash sales, fair market value versus zero cost basis for airdrops and NFTs, and more! Talk.Bitcoin.Tax (01:55): The Jarrett Case's Effect on Staking Taxes (07:30): A New De Minimis Bill? (10:05): The Current Status of Crypto Wash Sales (14:53): Constructive Receipt – When Do You Own Airdrops? (22:32): Are NFT Airdrops Reportable Income? (24:42): Crypto Casualty Losses – Lost, Stolen, Hacked Crypto (29:24): Dealing With 1099s From Crypto Exchanges (38:05): FBAR and FATCA – How To Report
The end of 2021 has brought many potentially impactful changes to the world of crypto and crypto taxes. From wash sales and tax loss harvesting to blockchain swaps and donations, there are some potentially huge upheavals in the crypto tax world coming in 2022 and beyond! Don't be left facing the consequences of these huge changes by being uniformed. Tune in to hear one of the best crypto tax lawyers in the business, Andrew Gordon of Gordon Law Group, discuss these changes and offer his expert opinion on how to handle them moving forward. You can't afford to miss this episode! Episode Highlights (00:55): The Infrastructure Bill and Build Back Better BIG Crypto Changes (06:45): Are Wash Sales Going To Apply To Crypto Now? (19:07): Blockchain Swaps Could Definitely Be Taxable Episode Quote: > On Blockchain Swaps: “I can tell you that the more conservative position is to treat it like a taxable event, like an actual conversion – a disposition of one asset and purchase of another.” Full-Service Crypto Tax Prep Service: > Bitcoin.Tax Full Service
Matt Metras, an Enrolled Agent at MDM Financial Services and overall crypto tax expert, joins the show to outline what's going on with the recent infrastructure bill and how cryptocurrency will be affected. We discuss the potential effects of the bill on decentralized finance, cryptocurrency miners, and centralized exchanges. More @ Talk.Bitcoin.Tax Timestamps: (01:23): A Summary Of The Infrastructure Bill (03:09): Cryptocurrency Tax (04:44): The Cryptocurrency Provision (07:19): DeFi and KYC Reporting (09:48): The Current Status Of The Infrastructure Bill
(Talk.Bitcoin.Tax) The IRS is enforcing the laws of cryptocurrency taxation more fervently than ever. Civil and criminal enforcement of cryptocurrency tax evasion is increasingly common due to the wide-scale participation of crypto exchanges, as well as increasingly powerful blockchain analysis tools. Christopher Wajda, a former IRS ASAC (Assistant Special Agent in Charge) of the Criminal […]
DeFi, or Decentralized Finance, has taken the crypto world by storm. DeFi isn't necessarily new, but it's popularity amongst investors has certainly skyrocketed. Andrew Gordon, an attorney and CPA who concentrates on crypto and taxes joins the show to discuss the taxable implications of DeFi events. In this episode, we discuss how liquidity swaps, liquidity […]
Matt Metras, an Enrolled Agent at MDM Financial Services and overall crypto tax expert, joins the show to talk about the recently added IRS FAQ Question 5. More @ Talk.Bitcoin.Tax More Information: IRS Crypto Tax FAQ
Receiving an official IRS notification of an audit can lead many to panic and stress about the unknown that lies ahead. However, an audit defense can be successfully handled with a level-headed and cerebral approach. Alex Kugelman joins the show and outlines what a cryptocurrency audit looks like, and the best practices for handling one […]
Connie Gallippi, CEO of the first Bitcoin non-profit BitGive, and Matt Metras, a cryptocurrency tax pro, join the podcast to discuss the many benefits of donating cryptocurrencies. They walk us through the potentially massive tax deductions that can result from donating crypto, which organizations accept crypto donations, and how donating is a major way to […]
Attorney Zach Ziliak and Tax Attorney Andrew Gordon join the show to discuss the current Bitcoin Bull Market and why it’s different than the notorious 2017 Bitcoin price spike. We discuss the incoming Biden/Harris administration, and what it could potentially mean for cryptocurrency policies. Plus – Andrew Gordon shares some cryptocurrency tax planning strategies that […]
Alex Kugelman and Matt Metras join the show to give us an update on the recent issues in cryptocurrency taxation, including the 2020 round of IRS educational letters, DeFi and IRS compliance, the important crypto update to the Draft Form 1040, taxing crypto staking, and challenges to IRS cryptocurrency taxation law. More @ Talk.Bitcoin.Tax Highlights: […]
Adam Reeds, CEO of the crypto loan and savings platform Ledn, discusses Bitcoin loans and cryptocurrency savings accounts. Episode Information: https://talk.bitcoin.tax/bitcoin-and-crypto-loans/
Michael Shaulov, CEO & Co-Founder of Fireblocks, joins the BitcoinTaxes Podcast to discuss security as it relates to blockchain technology and cryptocurrency, and the unique challenges that exist in the space. More Info @ Talk.Bitcoin.Tax
Connie Gallippi, founder of BitGive, joins us to discuss how she is harnessing the benefits of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency in order to help those in need during the COVID-19 crisis. More Information @ Talk.Bitcoin.Tax!
Cryptocurrency tax lawyer Andrew Gordon discusses the benefits of utilizing a crypto tax professional from the Bitcoin.Tax full tax preparation service. More Information @ Bitcoin.Tax/Full-Service
Brad Kam of Unstoppable Domains discusses decentralized blockchain web domains- how they combat censorship and create convenient crypto payment gateways. More info @ Talk.Bitcoin.Tax!
Our guest today is Andrew Gordon. Andrew is a cryptocurrency tax lawyer and the managing attorney of Gordon Law Group. Andrew concentrates on tax controversy and compliance, Internet law, FTC Defense, and corporate litigation. Andrew is here today to discuss the economic relief measures that the government has enacted as a response to the coronavirus […]
Alex Kugelman, a tax controversy lawyer with expertise in cryptocurrency and IRS audits, goes in-depth about what could happen in a potential crypto audit, revisits compliance post-2019 IRS FAQ update, and gives us his take on the effect of COVID-19 on crypto taxes. All Episodes on Talk.Bitcoin.Tax
Drew Hinkes, an Attorney at Carlton Fields and Adjunct Professor at the NYU Stern Business School and the NYU School of Law, shares how the coronavirus impacted his life as a professor, lawyer, and cryptocurrency advocate. Plus, a crash course on tokenization! All Episodes on Talk.Bitcoin.Tax
Matt Metras is an Enrolled Agent at MDM Financial Services, a boutique tax firm located in Rochester NY, which specializes in cryptocurrency taxation and accounting. Since his first appearance on our show back in January a lot has changed, including the world of crypto. On this episode we review the IRS tax deadline extension, that […]
Matt Metras, an EA at MDM Financial Services, spoke to the author of the 2019 IRS Crypto FAQ and shares with us what he learned, and what all of it means for crypto traders and enthusiasts, including forks, airdrops, viable calculation methods, and the concept of fair market value.
Matt Aaron, co-founder of Crazy Calm CBD Coffee, joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of accepting cryptocurrency payments with a business that is considered high-risk. Matt, no stranger to podcasts himself (as the previous host of the Bitcoin.com Podcast), succinctly describes the advantages of accepting crypto payments, as well as the hurdles that new […]
Mike Stoddard is a CPA, PFS, and CFP with a storied history in taxes, investments, and cryptocurrency. Mike joins the show and illustrates how experience in these industries lends to his ability to predict what’s to come in the crypto and blockchain spaces. Mike also discusses the philosophical nature of cryptocurrency and describes how enthusiasts […]
Connie Gallippi is the Founder and Executive Director at BitGive, the first Bitcoin non-profit organization recognized by the U.S. Government. Connie joins The BitcoinTaxes Podcast to discuss how blockchain technology is perfect for the non-profit sector. We discuss the benefits of utilizing the blockchain and cryptocurrency for social good, in addition to the added perk […]
The IRS has recently released new tax guidance for cryptocurrency trading – the first official guidance released in over 5 years, since March 2014. Tyson Cross, a tax attorney who specializes in cryptocurrency taxation, joins the show to analyze this new guidance. Tyson’s expertise provides clarity to some of the ambiguous components of the new […]
Some analysts predict that Bitcoin prices will increase significantly. With the halvening approaching, that prediction could become a reality. Most crypto investors certainly hope so, but large capital gains will inevitably follow a bull market. Becoming crypto-rich has some serious tax implications that every investor needs to be aware of. Tyson Cross joins us to […]
The IRS has begun sending out educational letters to more than 10,000 cryptocurrency users reminding them that they need to be including their crypto capital gains and losses on their tax forms. The IRS letters will be referenced as 6173, 6174 or 6174-A, and strive to help taxpayers understand their tax and filing obligations and […]
Drew Hinkes has an expansive background in the crypto-space. He is an attorney with Carlton Fields, the co-founder and General Counsel of Athena Blockchain, and Adjunct Professor at the NYU Stern Business School and the NYU School of Law. Drew joins the show to discuss gaps in the current crypto tax guidance, how individual states […]
Tim Doyle, a Chartered Accountant, joins us to discuss how cryptocurrency taxation is handled in New Zealand. Tim’s been an accountant for over 10 years, and has honed his focus to cryptocurrency taxation for the past couple years. Tim shares some excellent information that will be useful to any New Zealand crypto enthusiast, and sheds […]
Laura Walter, aka The Crypto Tax Girl, joins us to talk about her experience in the crypto taxation space. Laura has a rapidly growing following that she shares useful taxation information with via Twitter, YouTube, and through her courses. Laura talks about the benefits of having a knowledgeable CPA in conjunction with utilizing a crypto […]
The end of the tax season is quickly approaching, and this last episode in our current podcast series answers and explores some of the common questions with using Bitcoin.Tax for crypto taxation. Join us with Colin Mackie, CEO and Founder of Bitcoin.Tax, where we answer these questions and talk about some upcoming features of our […]
Cryptocurrency capital gains can be an extra source of income, however, these gains are taxed and those taxes can become costly for many crypto traders. In this episode, we speak with Drew Kernosky of Archer Tax Group, to discuss ways to mitigate these tax burdens including crypto-backed loans and qualified opportunity zones, which can defer […]
A lack of guidance has left crypto traders unsure of their reporting obligations for foreign accounts. We are joined with Andrew Gordon, a tax attorney, who understands the ins and outs of foreign account reporting in relation to cryptocurrency trading. Andrew discusses FBAR, FATCA, penalties associated with not reporting, and to answer the question – […]
Most cryptocurrency investors have some experience with ICOs. Even still, there are a lot of complexities involved in investing in and trading with ICOs. Marc Boiron has a vast amount of experience with ICOs, from both the investor and issuer point of view and joins us today to share his unique perspective on ICOs, STOs, […]
Margin trading with cryptocurrencies is common practice for many in the world of crypto. Jon Stead, a cryptocurrency CPA who specializes in margin trading accounting, joins us to give an in-depth overview of margin trading, the tax implications, and strategies for being a successful margin trader.
IRS audits are a real possibility for anyone who has traded cryptocurrencies. Alex Kugelman, a tax controversy lawyer with an abundance of knowledge concerning cryptocurrency audits, shares his expertise on IRS cryptocurrency audits, including risk reduction strategies as well as enforcement predictions and misconceptions.
Tyler Kem, CEO of Visionary Tax, joins us to discuss an invaluable tax credit that businesses in the blockchain and crypto space should be looking into – the R&D Tax Credit. Tyler discusses how your company can qualify for this credit, when to take the credit, and how his services can assist any business interested […]
This week on the BitcoinTaxes podcast, we speak with Jacqueline Mitchell, a tax advisor at Visor. Visor is an online professional tax service specializing in helping young professionals get their taxes done, and are especially knowledgeable in the field of cryptocurrency taxation. Jacqueline shares some of this valuable knowledge with us, from how to treat […]
Tyson Cross, a tax attorney from Cross Law and BitcoinTaxSolutions, discusses some of the more complex issues in cryptocurrency taxation, as well as the effects that the 2018 tax law changes have had on crypto taxes. Tyson shares his knowledge about how the IRS views token swaps, splits, ICOs, stablecoins, and airdrops. If you are […]
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