Virtual Currency Taxation#363724

Course Description

Course publication/revision date: This course was updated on 12/22/2023.

Most virtual currency transactions involving a sale or exchange will have a taxable outcome. In the Virtual Currency Taxation course, we describe the basics of virtual currencies, and then delve into the cost basis of virtual currency, followed by the tax status of a number of virtual currency transactions. These transactions include virtual currency paid for services rendered, exchanges of property for virtual currency, charitable gift situations, and airdrop distributions. The course also covers IRS transaction recordation and reporting requirements.