IRS to Face Record Number of Loss Claims, Says Crypto Accounting Firm
Node40, a developer of bitcoin tax-reporting software, expects the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to receive a record number of cryptocurrency-related tax return claims this year, as it predicts that many investors will decide to declare their losses.
Pros and Cons of Reporting
“It is clear that, with the huge falls in cryptocurrency markets during 2018, many people will be weighing up whether this is a good opportunity to reveal the losses they have suffered,” said Perry Woodin, co-founder of Node40. “Having not reported their crypto activity up to now though, those choosing to reveal losses this year will need to report their crypto positions every year from now on, giving the tax authorities much better visibility of people’s crypto involvement.”
What You Need to Know
“There is a lot for individuals to consider when it comes to crypto accounting and their tax returns,” said Sean Ryan, co-founder of Node40. “For example, ‘hodlers’ will have a completely different set of circumstances to traders, while those receiving crypto from forks and then selling will also have a unique situation to deal with.”
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