Crypto Taxation

Guidance on evolving IRS rules and strategies to minimize your crypto tax burden while staying fully compliant with the latest laws.

May 13, 2026

The True Cost of Ignoring Your Crypto Gains 

Ignoring crypto gains costs more than you think. Real examples of penalties, interest, and IRS consequences that add up fast.

May 2, 2026

Trader Tax Status for Crypto Traders: What Qualifies and What Doesn’t (2026 Guide)

Can crypto traders qualify for trader tax status? Learn the difference between investor vs. business under §162, why TTS doesn’t apply to crypto, and key tax planning strategies to reduce your tax burden.

April 30, 2026

Why Most Crypto Tax Reports Are Wrong (And the 7-Step Process We Use to Fix It)

Learn the 7-step crypto account reconciliation process to fix inaccurate tax reports, avoid IRS issues, and ensure your crypto taxes are done right.

April 23, 2026

Amended Returns: Fixing Crypto Mistakes from Prior Years

Made crypto tax mistakes in prior years? Learn when and how to file an amended return to fix errors before the IRS finds them.

April 16, 2026

Pre-Exit Tax Planning: What Founders Must Do Before Selling

Selling your company? Pre-exit tax moves can save millions. Learn the strategies founders use before their big payday.

April 10, 2026

Last-Minute Crypto Tax Filing Checklist for 2025 Returns

Filing your 2025 crypto taxes? Use this last-minute checklist to ensure accurate reporting and avoid common mistakes before April 15.

April 6, 2026

Does IRS Notice 2026-20 Allow You to Use “Spec ID” After the Fact? (Crypto Tax Explained)

Does IRS Notice 2026-20 allow crypto investors to use specific identification after the fact? Learn what the IRS actually requires and how crypto tax software fits in.

March 23, 2026

Missed the Wallet-by-Wallet Deadline in 2025? Here’s What Crypto Investors Need to Do Now 

Didn’t transition to wallet-by-wallet crypto cost basis before your first 2025 trade? Learn what IRS Notice 2026-20 requires and how to fix it.

March 4, 2026

Multi-Wallet Crypto Cost Basis Tracking: How to Avoid a Tax Nightmare

Multiple crypto wallets create cost basis chaos. Learn practical tracking strategies to avoid overpaying taxes and maintain IRS-compliant crypto records.

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.

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