Capital Gains Tax (CGT)
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The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property for . Therefore general tax principles that are applicable to property transactions must be applied to .
When you dispose of a cryptocurrency that was held as a capital asset (by selling, trading, or paying for a service or item) you are .
A good rule of thumb is that if cryptocurrency is leaving your possession, it likely is a capital event and you will experience a capital gain or loss.
In-depth guidance on Capital Gains Tax:
If purchased crypto increases in value, profits generated from its disposal are treated as a capital gain; if it decreases, the loss on disposal can be deducted against other capital gains .
Depending upon how long you held the cryptocurrency before disposition, you may be subject to a different tax rate. Cryptocurrency held for less than a year when disposed of is considered a , and is taxed as ordinary income under US law. Cryptocurrency held for over a year when it is disposed of is considered a , and is typically taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income.
Capital gains and losses are reported on . This form will list:
Capital gains seem simple to establish, but for those who trade often, it can be tedious and time-consuming – this is where can help. Users connect their exchange accounts or upload CSV data to the app. Once all the user’s data has been collected in the app, they can generate a tax report for the desired tax year.