JohnB5677
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Get your taxes done using TurboTax

Yes, you can deduct losses in cryptocurrency.  First, be sure you have good records.

 

Cryptocurrency is typically taxed similar to a stock

 

You will post it to:

  1. Income
  2. Scroll down to Investment Income (1099-B)
  3. Select Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other
  4. Although not listed, Cryptocurrency is considered Personal Property and is subject to Capital Gains Taxation.
  5. You may not have gotten a 1099-B for these transactions.  You can still post them manually

A taxable transaction will occur when you sell, trade, or otherwise exchange a  cryptocurrency.

 

You are required to provide a summary of each transaction.  This will include:

  • Description

  • Date of acquisition

  • Cost or value at acquisition (maybe zero)

  • Date of sale or exchange

  • Value or proceeds upon exchange

  • All associated costs

You may wish to use crypto trading/tracking software to maintain the details for tax reporting. 

 

Posting crypto to TurboTax

Tax on Cryptocurrency

IRS Capital Gains and Losses

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