The Best (and Worst) Countries for Crypto Taxes in 2023
Cryptocurrency (crypto) has taken the world by storm, revolutionizing the way we perceive and use money. With this digital and financial revolution, the issue of crypto taxes has become a major concern for... Zac McClure and Tynisa (Ty) Gaines, EA (She/Her)
Are Non-fungible Tokens Collectibles?
Non-fungible tokens (NFTs) became incredibly popular during the recent cryptocurrency boom and remain actively traded as a new asset class. Non-fungible tokens are unique digital assets that can represent ownership of v... Zac McClure
Ethical Considerations with Cryptocurrency Tax Preparation
Cryptocurrency taxation is an area that is here to stay, even though many tax professionals may wish otherwise. A March 2022 NBC News survey shows that more than 20 percent of American adults have interacted with cryptocurrency.i Some professionals... Matt Metras, EA
Factors to Consider When Estate Planning with Cryptocurrency
The storm is here. The world is now fully entrenched in the cryptocurrency phenomenon and there is likely no turning back. Instead, tax and estate planning professionals must make sense of the cryptocurrency mania. Taxing authorities are g... Simon Mayali and Travis Thompson
Three Untapped Niches of Opportunity for Your Firm in 2021
Dentistry. Construction. Real estate. Working with clients in these industry verticals can provide your firm with incremental growth. While these niches are certainly solid areas to explore as you look toward increasing your firm’s profitab... Gaynor Meilke
The IRS Is Moving the Crypto Disclosure Question to the Front of Form 1040: Here Is What You Need to Know.
Cryptocurrency Question Moved to the First Page of Form 1040 New for the 2020 tax year, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) asks taxpayers on the very first page of Form 1040 the following disclosure question:... Zac McClure and Barrett Strickland
Blockchain Technology And What it Means For Tax Professionals
The business world has been slow to warm up to virtual currency. Bitcoins are accepted by Overstock.com , but not by Amazon.com. Signs reading “Bitcoin accepted here” are scattered throughout Chicago, New York, and San Francisco, but are not commonplace nationwide. In many ... Peter Horadan
Blockchain Technology Explained
Blockchain tech plays an important role in cryptocurrency mining Blockchain technology allows for fast, secure, and transparent peer-to-peer transfer of digital goods that include money and intellectual property. In cryptocoin miningiScott Orgera
Crypto Tax Tech Tools To the Rescue?
What is a crypto tax tool? For the purpose of this article, a cryptocurrency tax tool is defined as a software program designed to assist taxpayers and tax professionals with the often onerous job of calculating gains, losses, and other tax implications associated... Andy Frye, EA; Joshua Azran, CPA
Cryptocurrency Taxation Trends: Spring Always Follows Winter
Writers who cover the cryptocurrency space are nothing if not prolific. Well into 2018, legions of them trumpeted the glow of the crypto messiah. Those same writers now have the grimmer task of writing about what is commonly called the “crypto winter.” ... Michael Minihan