By: Eric P. Rothenberg, Esq. [Published Article] For the first time since the IRS issued guidance in 2014 [See IRS Notice 14-21], the IRS has twice spoken on the subject of cryptocurrency despite Congress practically begging for guidance in September 2018 [See letter to the IRS dated September 19, 2018 from the House Ways…
By Eric P. Rothenberg, Esq. (Published Article) The world of cryptocurrency transactions was changed dramatically at the end of 2017 when the Internal Revenue Code [“IRC”] was modified to remove all types of assets eligible for Tax Free Exchanges under IRC Section 1031 [also known as “1031 Transactions] EXCEPT for real estate. Prior to…
Ohio Becomes First to Accept Tax Payments in Bitcoin By Eric Rothenberg | Special to Banker & Tradesman The Ohio Treasurer’s Office has started accepting cryptocurrency to pay taxes online. Ohio is the first state in the nation to accept cryptocurrency, and may be the first government in the world, to accept cryptocurrency for payment.…
The creation and use of cryptocurrency is very recent. Back in 2010, it just began trading. In 2011, it hit its first “bubble” at $31 per coin when previously they traded for just pennies. Most people by now have already heard it hit nearly $18,000 in December 2017. That’s quite a leap in just 7…
In order for you or your preparer to do a good job on your income tax returns, which in turn will reduce the risk of being audited, here are some notions you must keep in mind. The Internal Revenue Service requires individuals to gather the adequate documents that can also help provide answers if their…
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