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Crypto Tax Basics

Should You Do Your Own Crypto Taxes or Hire a Specialist? The Honest Answer

For simple situations, software works. For anything complex, a specialist pays for themselves. Here's how to know which you need.

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Crypto Tax Basics

Crypto Tax Season 2025: The Complete Filing Guide for Digital Asset Investors

Filing crypto taxes for 2024 means dealing with Form 1099-DA and expanded IRS enforcement. Here's the complete guide.

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Crypto Tax Basics

Crypto Tax Preparation Checklist: Everything You Need to File Your 2024 Return

Filing crypto taxes requires more documentation than almost any other return. Here's the complete checklist.

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What to Bring to Your Crypto Tax Appointment: The Complete Preparation Checklist

Showing up to a crypto tax consultation prepared saves time and money. Here's exactly what to gather.

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Enrolled Agent vs. CPA for Crypto Taxes: What’s the Difference and Which Do You Need?

EAs and CPAs both prepare returns. But for IRS representation on crypto, the credentials matter. Here's the difference.

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Crypto Tax Basics

Memecoin Taxes: How Dogecoin, SHIB, and Other Memecoins Are Treated by the IRS

Memecoins are taxed exactly like Bitcoin. Here's what DOGE and SHIB investors need to know about tax obligations.

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How to Read Your Crypto 1099: Understanding the Forms Your Exchange Sends

Crypto 1099 forms can be confusing and often contain errors. Here's how to read them correctly.

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Crypto Tax Deadlines, Extensions, and What to Do If You’re Not Ready to File

An extension gives you more time to file — not to pay. Here's how to handle crypto taxes when you're not ready by April 15.

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Bitcoin Spot ETF Approval: Tax Implications of the SEC’s January 2024 Decision

The SEC approved Bitcoin spot ETFs in January 2024. Here's how investing through IBIT or FBTC differs from direct Bitcoin for taxes.

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Crypto Hard Fork Taxes: How New Coins from Forks Are Taxed and What You Must Report

Hard forks that create new coins are taxable income — whether you wanted them or not. Here's the correct treatment.

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Crypto Tax Basics

Crypto Airdrops and Taxes: When You Receive Free Tokens and What the IRS Expects

Airdrops are not free money. The IRS treats them as ordinary income when received. Here's how to report them correctly.

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Crypto Tax Basics

Bitcoin ETF Taxes: How Investing Through an ETF Differs from Holding Bitcoin Directly

Bitcoin ETFs trade differently than Bitcoin itself — and so do the taxes. Here's what to know before investing through a fund.

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