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Is it required to report the purchase of crypto?

 
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AnnetteB6
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Is it required to report the purchase of crypto?

No, if all you have done is purchase and hold a cryptocurrency, then there is nothing that must be reported on your tax return.  

 

If you have spent it, sold it, or exchanged it for another cryptocurrency, then you may have a taxable transaction that must be reported.  

 

To learn more, take a look at the following TurboTax article:

 

Your Crypto Tax Guide
 

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AnnetteB6
Employee Tax Expert

Is it required to report the purchase of crypto?

No, if all you have done is purchase and hold a cryptocurrency, then there is nothing that must be reported on your tax return.  

 

If you have spent it, sold it, or exchanged it for another cryptocurrency, then you may have a taxable transaction that must be reported.  

 

To learn more, take a look at the following TurboTax article:

 

Your Crypto Tax Guide
 

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