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New Member
posted Apr 19, 2021 8:03:55 PM

If I bought bitcoin, and sent it to someone's wallet address to withdrawal, is it taxable?

Cashapp bitcoin

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Expert Alumni
Apr 19, 2021 8:19:20 PM

Yes, if you spent it on goods or services, you have effectively exchange the bitcoin - and that is a taxable transaction.   The difference between the amount you paid for it and the amount you exchanged it for is the taxable gain or loss amount.   

 

Like property sales or the sale of stock, any gain or loss from the sale or trade of cryptocurrency is reported as a capital gain or loss. If you buy and sell it within 12 months, it’s treated as a short-term capital gain. If you hold it for over 12 months, it’s taxed at the lower, long-term, capital gain rates.    Here is how to enter the transaction.  

New Member
Apr 20, 2021 10:26:59 AM

I did not sell or trade it. I sent it to someone's wallet so they can withdraw it themselves. 

Returning Member
Jul 25, 2021 11:05:50 AM

I think it's more likely yes than no.

Level 15
Jul 25, 2021 12:19:16 PM

If you GAVE it to the other person and they "sold" it then they will have to report the sale using your basis.  This is a gift like any other gift of stock.  You may need to file a gift tax return if you gave more than $15K  in one tax year to any person.