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Crypto Taxation

February 26, 2026

Why Your NFT Sale Might Be Taxed as a Collectible

Selling NFTs? You might face the 28% collectible tax rate. Learn when NFTs are taxed as collectibles and strategies to reduce your bill.

Crypto Taxation

February 23, 2026

DeFi Yield Farming: What Gets Reported and What Doesn’t

DeFi yield farming creates complex tax situations. Discover what gets reported to the IRS, what doesn't, and how to track it all correctly.

Crypto Taxation

February 18, 2026

Staking Rewards Tax Trap: 2026 IRS Rules (CPA Guide)

Per IRS Rev. Rul. 2023-14, staking rewards are taxable as ordinary income when received — even if you can't sell them yet. CPA explains.

Crypto Taxation

February 12, 2026

8 Best Crypto Tax Software in 2026 — Ranked by a CPA

Looking for the best crypto tax software for 2026? We rank the top 8 platforms based on reconciliation strength, cost basis accuracy, and 1099-DA readiness.

Crypto Taxation

February 10, 2026

When Your Crypto Software Disagrees with Your 1099-DA

Facing a crypto software 1099-DA discrepancy? Learn why tax software and Form 1099-DA often disagree, what it means for compliance, and how to approach reporting correctly.

Crypto Taxation

February 7, 2026

Crypto Cost Basis (FIFO vs Specific ID): 2026 IRS Guide

How to choose Specific ID, FIFO, or HIFO for your crypto. The IRS rules, the 2025 wallet-by-wallet update, and how to elect. By a CPA.

Crypto Taxation

February 4, 2026

Why Your Crypto Capital Gains Don’t Match Your Cash In or Out

Why your crypto capital gains don’t match your cash deposits or withdrawals—and why you can owe tax even if you never cashed out.

Crypto Taxation

January 26, 2026

How to Reconcile Crypto Exchange Records When Form 1099-DA Tells Only Part of the Story

Struggling to reconcile Form 1099-DA with your crypto records? Learn why mismatches happen, when software falls short, and how proper reconciliation reduces audit risk.

Regulatory Compliance

January 18, 2026

How Crypto Exchanges Report to the IRS in 2025 (And What You Must Do About It)

New IRS exchange reporting rules for 2026 affect every crypto investor. Learn what exchanges report and how to stay compliant with Chainwise CPA.

Entrepreneurs

December 10, 2025

How Entrepreneurs Can Minimize Taxes When Scaling

Entrepreneur tax planning strategies that save money, optimize deductions, and support smarter growth for scaling businesses.

Wealth Preservation

November 26, 2025

Smart Estate Planning Moves Before Year-End

As the calendar winds down, most people think about holiday plans, not estate plans.

Crypto Taxation

October 26, 2025

Form 1099-DA Explained: What Crypto Investors Need to Know for the 2025 Tax Season

Learn what Form 1099-DA reports, how wallet-by-wallet cost-basis rules apply, and why crypto investors should avoid overreliance on software and untrained preparers.

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