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posted Nov 15, 2023 8:59:08 AM

If I sell some crypto but do not take it out, do I have to report it and pay taxes on it?

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Employee Tax Expert
Nov 15, 2023 9:04:06 AM

Hello:   Your crypto is taxed when you you sell it.   You will need to report the sale.   The proceeds less the cost basis result in a gain or loss for tax purposes.   

 

Here is a link with further details:  https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/cryptocurrency/cryptocurrency-like-bitcoin-taxed/L8Z3rR59r_US_en_US?uid=loxr77f1