Australian Tax Office's Bitcoin Guidance Reportedly Delayed
Today was the day many Australians that dabble in bitcoin and other digital currencies were very much looking forward to. The country's tax authority - the Australian Tax Office - was due to release guidance on the use of bitcoin. But they haven't, and it looks like there's going to be a delay period of another month, according to iTnews. "It remains our priority to provide the community with the final guidance paper in time for people to complete their 2013-14 income tax returns," said a spokesperson for the tax office, but of course, tax payers are still very much in the dark. But....
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