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posted Mar 31, 2022 4:10:17 PM

How do I report the loss of crypto sent to a wrong wallet address?

How do I report the loss of crypto sent to a wrong wallet address?

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Expert Alumni
Apr 1, 2022 5:03:28 AM

Post-2017 after the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act was passed, losses of this type are no longer deductible. Even if your cryptocurrency was stolen and classified as a theft loss, it's unlikely that you could write this off. You can read more about the details of these rules in the IRS guidance in Pub 547.