What Are Unrealized Gains? A Simple Guide That Could Save You Money
If you invest in cryptocurrency, stocks, or other assets, you’ve probably heard the term “unrealized gains.” But what exactly does it mean, and why should you care? Understanding unrealized gains can help you make smarter financial decisions and, more importantly, avoid unnecessary tax liabilities.
The Benefits of Using Stablecoins as a Payment Mechanism for Your Business
In today's fast-paced digital economy, businesses constantly look for ways to optimize cash flow, reduce transaction costs, and improve payment efficiency. One emerging solution that is gaining traction is the use of stablecoins as a payment mechanism.
Infrastructure Bill passes — What it means for crypto investors
By: Phil Gaudiano, CPA Late Friday, the House passed the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (download here). Tucked into the over 1,000 pages […]
Navigating the Complexities of Draft Form 1099-DA
As the IRS prepares to launch the new Form 1099-DA (available in DRAFT form now) for reporting digital asset transactions in 2025, it is […]
Self-Directed IRAs — Investing for Retirement with Crypto and Other Alternative Assets
By: Phil Gaudiano, CPA As alternative asset classes move toward greater acceptance, many people have become interested in including non-traditional investments in […]
Sales Tax & NFTs – More Questions than Answers
By: Phil Gaudiano, CPA As the market for non-fungible tokens (NFTs) continues to grow, it’s important for buyers and sellers to understand […]
New Beneficial Ownership Reporting Requirements
By: Phil Gaudiano, CPA The Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) has recently introduced new reporting requirements for Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI), likely […]
Losses from “Substantial Decline in Value” of Crypto Assets aren’t Deductible
By: Phil Gaudiano, CPA Crypto investors know 2022 was a banner year for failures and frauds in the crypto space. In our […]
IRA Planning Opportunities for 2020
By: Phil Gaudiano, CPA As bad as it has been financially for many individuals, 2020 does provide some unique tax opportunities for […]
Wash Sale Rules May Soon Apply to Your Crypto Losses
By: Phil Gaudiano, CPA As part of the negotiations around the “Recovering America’s Wildlife Act” (House version & Senate version) currently making the rounds […]
Understanding the Tax Implications of Cryptocurrency Staking: Revenue Ruling 2023-14
Introduction Cryptocurrency, specifically its staking mechanisms and its tax consequences continues to be a hot topic. We’ve previously discussed the topic here. Recently […]
Some NFTs May Soon Be Considered Collectibles
By: Phil Gaudiano, CPA In a recent development, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has issued Notice 2023-27, which announces its intention to provide […]