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Barry smith's avatar

Is it really even possible for crypto currencies to be taxed?

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Barry smith's avatar

I mean crypto technically isn't real money in the broadest sense

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Barry smith's avatar

It's simply a means with which people can make make transactions free of third party observations

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Barry smith's avatar

I'd say only actual money can be taxed.

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Richie's avatar

I agree to that

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John snow's avatar

I only partially agree😂😂

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Joseph custer's avatar

Yep✔

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Denise jagovich's avatar

The IRS also says you don't have to pay taxes on cryptocurrency that's a gift until you sell, exchange or otherwise dispose of it.

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John snow's avatar

Okay. So crypto being mined isn't likely to be taxed?

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John snow's avatar

I'd really like to know

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John snow's avatar

I'd like to research more on it before jumping into conclusions

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Denise jagovich's avatar

The IRS says you do not have to pay taxes for purchases of cryptocurrency with real, physical currency.

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John snow's avatar

Okay. That's quite insightful

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John snow's avatar

That's a basic understanding of it

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Richie's avatar

But it's digital and a realistic investment plan.

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Denise jagovich's avatar

For the 2020 US tax season, Coinbase will issue the IRS Form 1099-MISC for rewards and/or fees through Coinbase.com, Coinbase Pro, and Coinbase Prime.

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Joseph custer's avatar

Interesting

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Jenny hardings's avatar

Exactly ❗

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John snow's avatar

Yeah of course

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John snow's avatar

It's basically the future of online transactions existing in the present

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John snow's avatar

It's the future of finance as a whole

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Joseph custer's avatar

Yes. That's true

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Denise jagovich's avatar

Virtual currency transactions are taxable by law just like transactions in any other property. Taxpayers transacting in virtual currency may have to report those transactions on their tax returns.

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John snow's avatar

Okay

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Jenny hardings's avatar

Crypto currencies exist as a decentralised type of currency free of third party interruptions. We're your data is free from possible hackers

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Jenny hardings's avatar

However it's still very much advisable to store your accumulated coins in a crypto wallet

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Joseph custer's avatar

Can you elaborate on some of the wallets please

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John snow's avatar

It really just depends on how you see it

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John snow's avatar

To some people, crypto currencies are as real as actual money

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John snow's avatar

So it would probably be based on the perception of the users

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David shire's avatar

It technically isn't actually

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Marvell golohor's avatar

I don't really think so🤔

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Marvell golohor's avatar

I think wed have to make further research in this

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Richie's avatar

It's already obvious what need isn't there?

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Denise jagovich's avatar

Non-US customers will not receive any forms from Coinbase and must utilize their transaction history to fulfil their local tax obligations.

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John snow's avatar

That's interesting 🤔

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John snow's avatar

I think there's always need to make careful research in any endeavour before diving head first into it.

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John snow's avatar

That's how to work smart❗

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Kayode oyelowo's avatar

Yeah. It seems like the best option

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Jenny hardings's avatar

There's no need for that bud

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Joseph custer's avatar

No need at all

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John snow's avatar

Hmmmm

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John snow's avatar

Yes

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Kayode oyelowo's avatar

I think we should look into this

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Denise jagovich's avatar

I agree with you on that.

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John snow's avatar

I agree

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Denise jagovich's avatar

Tax filers must answer a question on Form 1040 asking if they had any type of transaction related to a virtual currency during the year.

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John snow's avatar

Okay

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Denise jagovich's avatar

Crypto exchanges are required to file a 1099-K for clients who have more than 200 transactions and more than $20,000 in trading during the year.

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John snow's avatar

Alright

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Paton plackett's avatar

That would not be in the near future

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Denise jagovich's avatar

But we could make it possible if we push for it.

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Jenny hardings's avatar

Rome wasn't built in a day you know. The push is progressive over a long period of time

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John snow's avatar

Yeah. That's true

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John snow's avatar

Slow and steady wins the race I guess😂🤷‍♂️

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David shire's avatar

Exactly what I wanted to say

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John snow's avatar

Yes. It's very possible

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Kayode oyelowo's avatar

Yeah. It's best that way

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Jenny hardings's avatar

Highly unlikely

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John snow's avatar

How so?

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John snow's avatar

I think I read somewhere that they can be taxed🤔

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John snow's avatar

I could be wrong though🤷‍♂️

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John snow's avatar

I suddenly feel the urge to confirm this from an actual accountant😂

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Marvell golohor's avatar

So do I 🤣

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Barry smith's avatar

Lol. Me too😂

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Kayode oyelowo's avatar

Me three🤣🤣

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Kayode oyelowo's avatar

I have a friend who's an accountant. I'll just ask him later

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Richie's avatar

Me 4😅

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Richie's avatar

I did contact a manager at an ROI company Robert and he confirmed to me.

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Kayode oyelowo's avatar

Wow. That's very interesting

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Jenny hardings's avatar

That's dope. Any chance I can get to meet him?

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Denise jagovich's avatar

If you earned income as a freelancer or through other crypto-related activity, you may receive Forms 1099-MISC or 1099-NEC.

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Joseph custer's avatar

Okay😁

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Denise jagovich's avatar

Me 5 😀, joining in the fun lol.

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David shire's avatar

This seems really fun😂

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John snow's avatar

It's so fun😂

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Jenny hardings's avatar

Me 6😁

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David shire's avatar

Me 7😏

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John snow's avatar

Me 8😂😂

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Marvell golohor's avatar

The crypto market is also expanding at an alarming rate. Things like this are actually good to invest in especially at their early stages.

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Richie's avatar

The more reason an awareness and more importantly some seminars and webinars to educate more people

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Jenny hardings's avatar

Exactly. Knowledge is power

The more people know about this, the better it'll be for them

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Joseph custer's avatar

Exactly ✔

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John snow's avatar

Yep❗

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John snow's avatar

Yes. It's very important to spread the word

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John snow's avatar

Knowledge is power🔥🔥🔥🔥

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Kayode oyelowo's avatar

If only we knew this a decade ago🤧

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Richie's avatar

Right 👉

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Denise jagovich's avatar

Even if you don't receive 1099s from crypto exchanges, brokers or other companies who paid you for crypto activities, you will need to report this income on your tax return.

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Jenny hardings's avatar

Can u elaborate further?

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John snow's avatar

Life would be so much better😫

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Joseph custer's avatar

It's very wise to invest right now

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John snow's avatar

It's very wise to invest in it right now

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Richie's avatar

Even if taxes are implemented the tax rate will be way too high to keep up with.

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Kayode oyelowo's avatar

Exactly what I thought. People would lose more money than they make because of this.

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Jenny hardings's avatar

Yeah. I've observed this

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Denise jagovich's avatar

If you earn $600 or more in a year paid by an exchange, including Coinbase, the exchange is required to report these payments to the IRS as “other income” via IRS Form 1099-MISC (you'll also receive a copy for your tax return).

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Joseph custer's avatar

I noticed that

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Marvell golohor's avatar

I personally see crypto trading as a very good investment. Provided one is smart in their trading

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Kayode oyelowo's avatar

Yes. It's important to know the best time to sell your coins and understand the market structure

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Denise jagovich's avatar

The more the better.

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Jenny hardings's avatar

Yep❗

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Denise jagovich's avatar

It's important to keep track of every transaction, and enter them into IRS's Form 8949 in order to reconcile your capital gains and losses. All that information then should be reported on your Form 1040 tax return using Schedule.

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Joseph custer's avatar

So as to not lose any of one's finances I presume?

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David shire's avatar

I feel so

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John snow's avatar

Smart contracts can help with this I think🤔

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Richie's avatar

Let's observe.

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John snow's avatar

Hmmm. Seconded❗

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Joseph custer's avatar

Amen to that🙏🔥

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Deanne Alexi's avatar

Can I get a Amen for real! Taxing cryptocurrency was definitely newsworthy. But you are right some churches are taking crypto now. Who would have thought we would have a new wave of currency that is directly tied to technology huh?! Oh how times and money have changed.

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David shire's avatar

😖

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