Cryptocurrency - Is there a threshold for reporting? Am I required to report a very small loss?

[sunlillyfairy]

In 2024 my partner completed a crypto trade, one currency for another. The exchange was at loss of $-3.89. That's it for the year. My partner did not realize that trading it vs buying it, (which was the only way to acquire that particular currency) would equate to a reportable transaction. Turbo Tax wants an additional $60 to report this one loss, which I find overpriced since it's just the computer autogenerating one more page with only one transaction. Does the IRS require such a small amount to be reported?

[JamesG1]

The IRS has no income threshold.  You are subject to tax on worldwide income from all sources and must report all taxable income.

IRS FAQ US Citizens and Resident Aliens Abroad states:

If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, the rules for filing income, estate, and gift tax returns and paying estimated tax are generally the same whether you are in the United States or abroad. 

You are subject to tax on worldwide income from all sources and must report all taxable income and pay taxes according to the Internal Revenue Code.

[sunlillyfairy]

Thank you. Is a loss of $3.89 considered "worldwide income/taxable income." I was previously told (years ago by a CTA) that you are only required to report anything you'd owe taxes on, and financial losses do not require a tax. I know they help reduce taxes, but would rather not bother for $3.89 if it is not required.