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posted Mar 25, 2021 9:33:22 PM

Bitcoin purchased

  • On May 2020 I bought 110 dollars worth of bitcoin  I used that currency to buy goods , when I filed my 2020 tax there was a question on the the 1040 
  • At any time during 2020, did you receive, sell, send, exchange, or otherwise acquire any financial interest in any virtual currency?  
  • I checked yes  on that question ,  but I didn't Reported the currency I used to buy my  goods , I'm worry that I might get audited  ..

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Expert Alumni
Mar 26, 2021 7:08:53 PM

The IRS wants to know who purchased. Last summer they made an announcement about every transaction needing to be listed was forthcoming but people rallied. Nobody wants to list every cup of coffee! Bitcoin and digital wallets are changing things and the IRS is just trying to catch up.

I could argue that you didn't sell for a reportable gain and no need to file. I could also argue that you sold and should file. A trade is considered a sale so you did essentially sell for the goods.

 

The IRS is concerned about taxing your profit. They are trying to figure it out. No need to worry.