Cryptocurrency Taxation: Nuts, Bolts and Tax Law Updates

Blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and ether are two trending topics in the fin-tech world. Yet, few business professionals can grasp the intricacies, opportunities and challenges posed by this new technology. This session intends to give you a high-level, non-technological understanding of the history of cryptocurrencies and the taxation of common cryptocurrency related transactions. This session also covers current developments surrounding this topic such as the inclusion of the virtual currency question on the front of Form 1040, how to successfully navigate through tax notices (CP2000, Letter 6173, Letter 6174 & Letter 6174-A) and tax planning opportunities.

By the end of this course you will be able to:

• Explain the different uses of Cryptocurrency
• Explain how Cryptocurrency investors are taxed
• Identify the correct tax form for Cryptocurrency
• Identify the different types of Cryptocurrency transactions
• Explain tax planning opportunities for Cryptocurrency

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