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Beware Crypto-Traders: 1099 Forms May Bury You

September 20, 2023 by admin

Crypto-Tuesday, September 19, 2022 – Hey taxpayers, If you’re messing around with this Bitcoin and other digital money, you better brace yourselves. The government wants their cut too, and they’re real serious about it.

So here’s the thing: end of the year comes, and WHAM! You get hit with a ton of these 1099-B tax papers (soon to be 1099-DAs) What’s a 1099-B? Well, it’s a paper that says how much you made or lost trading stuff. And guess what? Every place you traded crypto is gonna send you one. So if you’re trading a lot, or using different apps to do it, you’re gonna have a mountain of papers to deal with. I have clients who received 100’s of 1099-B forms in one year!

Don’t think you can get just any brainiac with a calculator to figure this out. This crypto tax stuff is like the Wild West, and you need someone who knows the ropes. So get someone who really gets how digital money taxes work.

And here’s the kicker: some of these trading places don’t even send out 1099-Bs. So you gotta be real careful, or you’re looking for trouble with the IRS. My old man used to say, “Time is money.” So use your time wisely and get to know how taxes work with this crypto stuff.

Hey, I know it sounds like a headache, but life ain’t always easy, right? This is part of the game if you wanna get rich and keep your money safe. Just remember, the taxman always wants his share, so you better be ready. It’s not just about making a quick buck; you gotta be smart about keeping it too.


Steven A. Leahy is a tax attorney in Illinois. He was the host of the long-running popular Radio Show “The IRS Radio Hour” heard every Sunday evening on AM 560 The Answer. Attorney Leahy is also the author of the book “Deal With Your IRS Problems Today!” You can get a FREE copy of this important book at FreeIRSBook.com. Or Call 24/7 (312)664-6649

Filed Under: Today's Tax Talk Tagged With: 1099-B, Bitcoin, Crypto, Ethereum, IRS, Tax Return, Taxes

Crypto Come Back?

March 14, 2023 by admin

Crypto-Tuesday March 14, 2023 – Pi Day – Now that the Government has effectively guaranteed every deposit in every bank in America, Cryptocurrency prices have seen a sharp increase., Coinbase (COIN 5.88%) rose 11.9% on Tuesday and other cryptos such as Cardano, Ethereum and Bitcoin also saw double-digit gains.

The Consumer Price Index report released Tuesday morning showed that inflation cooled down mildly in February. There are expectations that the banking crisis will also have an effect on the Fed’s interest rate targets. This could prove a benefit for both the crypto market and digital currencies themselves.

The recent surge has brought some digital tokens back to levels last seen at various points throughout 2021, while others have seen double-digit gains over the past two days.

I think it is unrealistic to expect the economy to have a quick rebound. Did you notice the banks are failing?? That is never a sign of a strong economy.

There is lots of bullish talk out there. Again, did you notice the banks are failing?

Attorney Steven A. Leahy takes a look at the Crypto market on Today’s Tax Talk.

https://coinflip.tech/markets

https://www.fool.com/investing/2023/03/14/why-bitcoin-ethereum-cardano-coinbase-are-soaring/

https://blocklr.com/cryptocurrency/state-of-cryptocurrency-today/

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2023/03/14/moodys-cuts-outlook-on-us-banking-system-to-negative-citing-rapidly-deteriorating-operating-environment.html

https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/companies/barney-franks-bank-tanks-government-is-just-the-word-for-the-businesses-we-shut-down-together/ar-AA18CNTz


Steven A. Leahy is a tax attorney in Illinois. He was the host of the long-running popular Radio Show “The IRS Radio Hour” heard every Sunday evening on AM 560 The Answer. Attorney Leahy is also the author of the book “Deal With Your IRS Problems Today!” You can get a FREE copy of this important book at FreeIRSBook.com. Or Call 24/7 (312)664-6649

Filed Under: Today's Tax Talk Tagged With: Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, Ethereum

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