Tax Week
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US Crypto Tax Guide 2022
The tax rules for crypto investors aren't easy to understand, so we tried to simplify what we could. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week

How Tax Protesters Set Off the Bitcoin Revolution
Hardline U.S. libertarians laid some of the most important conceptual foundations for the cryptocurrency explosion we’re living through today. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

The Case for Taxing Proof-of-Work
Most bitcoin owners aren't cypherpunks and don't require an energy-intensive consensus mechanism. A tax would shift them on to sensible alternatives. This post is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

What You Need to Know About Taxes Before You Claim Your Next Airdrop
Investors receiving airdrops should be aware of the tax implications of their newly earned tokens to avoid unwelcome surprises from the IRS.

Why We Still Need Guidance on Staking Rewards Taxation
A tax consultant and CPA analyzes the recent decision by the IRS to refund $3,200 to the Tennessee couple taxed on their Tezos staking rewards. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

Lender Beware: The Potential DeFi Tax Trap
Uncle Sam may collect tax on every loan and repayment of cryptocurrency, which may catch users by surprise, creating a tax trap that could impair the rapidly emerging DeFi industry. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

NFTs Are the Latest Crypto Tax Events Nobody Understands
Casual collectors may be in for a rude awakening this year. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

What Advisors Need to Know About Crypto Taxation
A sizable proportion of “advisor alpha” can be generated from effective investment-related tax planning strategies alone.

4 Crypto Tax Myths You Need to Know
With the U.S. tax deadline (April 18) around the corner, confusion about cryptocurrency taxes abounds. Here are some ways you might have your facts wrong, according to ZenLedger COO, Dan Hannum. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

FIFO or Specific Identification: Choosing the Best Way to Calculate Cost Basis on Crypto
For crypto users who use multiple exchanges or wallets, understanding how the IRS treats cost basis assignment can eliminate confusion. This post is part of Tax Week.

Crypto Tax Prep Business Booms as Trading Surges and IRS Tightens Screws
Startups that help Americans calculate their crypto taxes have been raising hundreds of millions, hitting unicorn valuations. Even traditional tax-prep firms are rolling out crypto services. This piece is part of CoinDesk's Tax Week.

