How To Legally Reduce Your (U.S) Crypto Tax Liability

How To Legally Reduce Your (U.S) Crypto Tax Liability

Now that crypto markets have flipped bullish, thoughts have turned once again back to profits and the inevitable cut we’ll need to pay the taxman when the time comes. Generally speaking, a taxable event occurs when you buy, sell, and trade crypto. You are required to report gains and losses on each transaction or when […]


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