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Are crypto currency transactions being taxed even if they are losses?

Are crypto currency transactions being taxed even if they are losses?

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TeriH
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Are crypto currency transactions being taxed even if they are losses?

Great question!

 

Crypto losses are offset against other capital gains.  a net of $3000 loss can be deducted on your tax return.  If you have more than that, it will carryforward to next tax year.

Here's a Crypto tax forms  explaining it in more depth.

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TeriH
Employee Tax Expert

Are crypto currency transactions being taxed even if they are losses?

Great question!

 

Crypto losses are offset against other capital gains.  a net of $3000 loss can be deducted on your tax return.  If you have more than that, it will carryforward to next tax year.

Here's a Crypto tax forms  explaining it in more depth.

**Say "Thanks" by clicking the thumb icon in a post
**Mark the post that answers your question by clicking on "Mark as Best Answer"

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