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Level 3
posted Jan 10, 2022 10:29:10 AM

Coinbase crypto - TurboTax Deluxe

Hello

I have TurboTax Deluxe desktop version and would like to know if I can use it to enter any tax information that I will receive from Coinbase. I bought and exchanged some crypto coins from one type to another, and I also sold some coins and received a payout in USD.

Thank you.

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Expert Alumni
Jan 10, 2022 10:43:21 AM

I believe Deluxe can handle the crypto transactions in the downloadable version, but Premier is better designed to do so.  This TurboTax website allows you to compare TurboTax products:  Compare TurboTax Desktop Products

Level 3
Jan 13, 2022 9:57:46 AM

Thank you, @DanielV01 

Returning Member
Feb 18, 2022 6:14:28 AM

where does one enter crypto information

Level 3
Feb 18, 2022 7:09:16 AM

In "Federal Taxes" -> "Wages & Income" -> "Investment Income" -> "Stocks, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other"

Expert Alumni
Feb 20, 2022 6:12:10 AM

@Dufuss It depends on whether your cryptocurrency was considered earned income or treated as a property sale. To help you determine which of these two possibilities applies, please see the various scenarios in this TurboTax FAQ: How do I report earnings or losses from Bitcoin and other cryptocurrency?

 

Cryptocurrency is taxed when you receive it as payment or have a transaction where you sell or trade it. If you just buy it and hold onto it, it won’t be taxed until you do something with it. Even if you don't receive a 1099-B, 1099-MISC, 1099-K, or summary tax statement for your cryptocurrency transactions, it’s your responsibility to report them.

 

For tax purposes, it’s either considered earned income or treated as property sales. We can help you figure out which applies to your situation.

 

It’s considered earned income when you:

  • Receive it as payment for goods or services (like if you were paid in cash)
  • Mine it and make a profit
  • Receive new cryptocurrency from a hard fork followed by an airdrop or other transfer

It’s treated as a property sale, and the earnings are capital gains, when you:

  • Sell it (like you would stock)
  • Exchange it (swap one type of cryptocurrency for another)
  • Spend it (use it as payment for goods and services)
  • Convert it to US dollars (sell cryptocurrency to buy regular currency)

If you donate cryptocurrency, it isn’t taxed. In fact, you may be able to get a deduction for the donation.