Is The Crypto Industry Ready For Tax Regulation? Survey Shows

For federal tax purposes, crypto assets are treated as property, which could be counterproductive for investors in the United States. Although digital assets are a relatively new type of investment, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in this country has worked hard to enforce tax compliance.

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South Korea deepens probe on tax evasion via cryptocurrencies

South Korea’s tax authority is going after individuals hiding their assets in cryptocurrencies as a way of avoiding tax payments.

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U.K. tax authorities eye crypto assets in up-and-coming budget

According to chartered accountants HillierHopkins, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) will target crypto investors in the up-and-coming budget on March 3. The post U.K. tax authorities eye crypto assets in up-and-coming budget appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Russian Legislators Advance the Crypto Tax Bill Recognizing Digital Assets as Property

The world’s largest country is moving closer to setting up crypto taxation laws after the lower representative house. State Duma passed the first reading on the draft bill affecting digital assets.

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The Israel Tax Authority renews its interest in crypto taxation

The Israel Tax Authority has started targeting Israelis that own cryptocurrencies in a bid to enlarge the country’s revenue. A report disclosed this news on December 23, noting that the agency is pushing for the disclosure and taxation of all crypto assets owned by Israeli citizens.

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Israeli Tax Authorities Notify Cryptocurrency Owners to Disclose Their Holdings for Taxation Purposes

The revenue collector, the Israel Tax Authority (ITA) has reportedly sent notifications to dozens of Israelis who own digital currencies asking them to fully disclose their assets and be taxed accordingly.

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Bitcoin Is Going Through the Roof in Argentina While the Government Imposes New Taxes

Argentina’s Senate approved an extraordinary one-time wealth tax to fight the coronavirus pandemic by seeking to boost government revenue and targeting millionaires with assets of more than 200 million pesos ($2.

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Russia Proposes Tax Code Changes; Digital Financial Assets to be Classified as Property

The prime minister of Russia, Mikhail Mishustin, has said that the government is considering categorizing digital financial assets (DFA) as a form of property. Mikhail, who was speaking at a recent Russian government session, noted that the authorities intend to forge a path for a civilized local crypto market.

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OECD tax director says international crypto tax standards are coming in 2021

The director of the OECD’s tax center has revealed that the organization expects to release a tax reporting standard for crypto assets by the end of next year.

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Korea’s National Assembly Suggests Delaying Income Tax Rule on Crypto Assets to Jan 2022

South Korean lawmakers have allegedly proposed to delay the upcoming income tax rule on crypto-assets by three months from its scheduled commencement date in October 2021. According to the Dong-a Ilbo, a South Korean media which first reported this news, the law might come into effect later in January 2022.

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US Tax Authorities Discusses Taxing Digital Currencies; Each Standard Method Has Trade-Offs

The world’s largest economy is looking for ways to increase revenues, including taxation of digital assets and cryptocurrencies. During a virtual interview at the OECD’s 2020 Global Blockchain Policy Forum, senior counsel at the Treasury Department, Erika Nijenhuis, stated the U.

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Russia proposes amendments to its tax law to clarify crypto regulation

The Russian Ministry of Finance intends to make amendments to its tax law in a bid to clarify regulations surrounding crypto taxation. The ministry unveiled this news on November 11 through an article, noting that the proposed changes are necessary for the implementation of the rules embedded in the law on digital financial assets and digital currencies, which the country adopted in the summer of 2020.

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OECD calls out countries for their inconsistent rules on crypto taxation

The report suggests giving preferential tax treatment to PoS over PoW-based crypto assets.

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Spain Approves Bill Requiring Cryptocurrency Owners to Disclose Crypto Holdings and Gains

Spain’s government has reportedly approved a bill that requires cryptocurrency owners to disclose their crypto holdings and any gains on their assets. Spain’s Finance Minister and the government’s spokesperson, Maria Jesus Montero, said at a press conference following the weekly cabinet meeting that this bill is part of broader legislation to crack down on tax […] The post Spain Approves Bill Requiring Cryptocurrency Owners to Disclose Crypto Holdings and Gains appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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Spain Approves Bill Requiring Cryptocurrency Owners to Disclose Crypto Holdings

Spain’s government has reportedly approved a bill that requires cryptocurrency owners to disclose their crypto holdings and any gains on their assets. Spain’s Finance Minister and the government’s spokesperson, Maria Jesus Montero, said at a press conference following the weekly cabinet meeting that this bill is part of broader legislation to crack down on tax […] The post Spain Approves Bill Requiring Cryptocurrency Owners to Disclose Crypto Holdings appeared first on Bitcoin News.

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Spain Working on Bill to Force Crypto Holders to Disclose Assets, Gains

The planned bill comes as part of broader legislation aimed at cracking down on tax fraud, a government spokesperson said.

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Here's who will take the lead on Bitcoin's institutional adoption race

Bitcoin's adoption narrative over the past few years has been rather promising. With institutional investors stepping in along with more regulatory and tax clarity for digital assets and the larger crThe post Here's who will take the lead on Bitcoin's institutional adoption race appeared first on AMBCrypto.

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Liechtenstein tops PwC’s crypto tax index

PwC has revealed that the increasing interest in cryptocurrency assets from tax authorities shows...

The post Liechtenstein tops PwC’s crypto tax index appeared first on Coin Journal.

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South Korea will implement a 22% tax law on Cryptocurrencies come 2021

The South Korean government has ordered the implementation of a tax law that will require a variety of assets to pay taxes. Said tax law will be effective in 2021; five months from now. The announcement was made on the 22nd of July by the country’s Ministry of Strategy and Finance with a “2020 Tax […]

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South Korea to Charge 20% Tax on Bitcoin Profits Under New Law

South Korea will now tax profits made from buying and selling of cryptocurrency at 20% after the government agreed to the decision on Wednesday. The decision was reached after months of debate. According to a taxation policy amendment notice released July 22, the Ministry of Economy and Finance said income from digital assets below 2.

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$11 Trillion Offshore Assets Uncovered After 100 Countries Share Information on 84 Million Bank Accounts

Governments in nearly 100 countries have been sharing offshore bank account information in an effort to crack down on tax evasion. Their “Automatic exchange of information” has led to uncovering 10 trillion euros ($11 trillion) in offshore assets in 84 million bank accounts.

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Sovos and Unbound Tech partner to offer tax compliance platform for crypto transactions

Sovos, a tax software company and Unbound Tech, a provider in cryptographic key management and protection, today announced a partnership to enable institutions trading or holding digital assets and cryptocurrency an advanced platform to secure their digital asset transactions that also ensures compliant tax reporting of cryptocurrency trades.

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IRS Tells Couple With $7 Million in Bitcoin to Liquidate Crypto Assets and Pay off Tax Debt

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has won a case in which it demanded that a Maryland couple liquidate their bitcoin to pay-off a $1. 1 million tax debt. Alexander and Laura Strashny proposed to the IRS to pay their 2017 tax liability, generated from non-crypto activities, in installments over a six-year period.

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Japanese Finance Minister Shoots Down Plan to Cut Bitcoin Tax to 20%, Cites Crypto-Divide

Japan’s finance minister Taro Aso says he is opposed to reducing tax on bitcoin income to 20%, on par with stock dividends, arguing that most Japanese households find it difficult to invest in digital assets.

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Eight Countries That Don’t Tax Your Bitcoin Gains

As world governments push through legislation to levy taxes on capital gains from bitcoin (BTC) transactions, seeking to earn more from an asset class that frowns on regulatory oversight, there are still a few countries that remain pro-crypto, allowing investors to buy, sell or hold digital assets at zero taxes.

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Two Thirds of Users Support Taxation of Crypto Assets

The crypto industry’s attitudes toward tax are maturing, with a recent survey indicating that two-thirds of digital asset users are in favor of cryptocurrency taxation.

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How to Report Bitcoin Forks and Ethereum Airdrops on Your Taxes

The advent of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies has introduced unprecedented ways to distribute new assets, creating complex tax situations. Here’s how to account for forks and airdrops, and a...The post How to Report Bitcoin Forks and Ethereum Airdrops on Your Taxes appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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Australian Tax Office to Warn Investors Over Crypto Misreporting

Up to 350,000 Australians will be contacted by regulators soon to remind them of their obligations when trading in digital assets like bitcoin.

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Ukrainian NAPC Now Requires Tax Payers To Report Crypto Holdings As ‘Intangible Assets’

Taxpayers in Ukraine have been presented by the country’s revenue agency a guidance on how to report the cryptocurrency they’re holding. The document was first revealed by the crypto news outlet Forklog.

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Ukraine Mandates Citizens to Declare Bitcoin (BTC) Holdings for Tax Purposes

In a bid to regulate its cryptocurrency space, Ukraine‘s National Agency for Prevention of Corruption (NAPC) has defined clear rules for declaring cryptocurrencies as intangible assets. As such, taxpayers in the country have been mandated to report their crypto holdings following these guidelines, according to a Forklog report on March 3, 2020.

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2019 IRS Crypto Tax Guidance is Subject to Change, GAO Warns

The IRS’ guidelines on crypto tax reporting remain unclear, and may not be binding, per the analysis of the Government Accountability Office (GAO). Crypto Tax Reporting Guidelines Change Without Warning Reporting on ownership and gains from crypto assets remains unclear, as the IRS has not codified all of its opinions into Internal Revenue Bulletins.

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IRS Confirms Video Game Currencies Aren’t Virtual Currencies

The United States tax agency has confirmed that currencies collected within video games are not subject to the same tax obligations as cryptocurrency assets. The IRS previously suggested to players of Fortnite and other popular games that their use of in-game currency may be deemed taxable events.

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Tax Friendly Saint Kitts and Nevis Approves Progressive Crypto Bill, Lenient Capital Gains Exemption

The island country of Saint Kitts and Nevis, located in the West Indies, recently passed a bill that legalizes digital currency assets like bitcoin cash. The act is cited as the Virtual Asset Bill 2020 and it aims to provide the regulation of cryptocurrencies for Saint Kitts and Nevis businesses and residents.

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Crypto Tax in 2020: A Comprehensive Guide

Paying crypto taxes is becoming increasingly difficult in 2020, as government tax authorities around the world continue to change their minds on how digital assets should be handled. To make things easier, we’ve put together a comprehensive guide to bring you up to speed on the latest changes.

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Uzbekistan Prepares Crypto Tax Exemptions, Launches Licensed Exchange

A new presidential decree in Uzbekistan envisages the introduction of tax exemptions for income obtained from operations involving crypto assets. The draft document published recently also incorporates proposals for the establishment of a blockchain valley and licensing regime for cryptocurrency miners.

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IRS Says Charity Crypto Donations Must be Declared

Recently, the US government’s revenue service, the IRS made a few changes to its set of FAQs on crypto assets. Charity organizations that are generally exempted from tax collections have to report virtual currency based donations on Form 990, the agency said on December 26.

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Why Canada’s Crypto Industry is Threatened by Tax Rules

Canadian tax authorities’ approach to crypto-assets might discourage the country’s citizens from using digital assets, as things like double taxation remain an issue. While the US still struggles to bring regulatory clarity to the world of cryptocurrencies, its neighbor, Canada, currently faces taxation issues.

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‘TurboTax’ for Crypto: Accounting Firm Lukka Debuts Tax Tool for Retail Investors

Lukka, one of the first accounting firms for digital assets, is offering tax preparation services to retail crypto investors starting on Jan. 15.

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Korean Government to Tax Crypto Capital Gains from 2020

The Korean government is preparing legal tools to tax capital gains from the sale of crypto assets. Specialized legislation to target digital asset deals is expected to arrive from the tax season for 2020.

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Tax Evasion with Cryptocurrencies Could rise due to De Minimis Exemption

While calls continue for a lenient crypto tax regime, one commentator says a ‘de minimis’ exemption status for virtual assets will encourage Bitcoin tax evasion, reports Law 360. Crypto Tax Evasion Will Become Commonplace According to Law360, Omri Marian of the University of California’s Irvin School isn’t in support of a de minimis tax exemptionRead MoreRead More.

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US Crypto Investors May Need To Consider Amending Past Tax Returns

Tax law surrounding crypto assets is currently convoluted and confusing, even despite Congress demanding the IRS clarify the law, and the IRS taking steps to provide more clarity to crypto investors in the United States.

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Britain’s Tax Authority Updates Crypto Guidelines

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has updated its guidelines on the taxation of transactions involving crypto assets. The United Kingdom’s tax authority clarifies its stance on cryptocurrencies and explains which taxes apply to specific activities carried out by business entities and private individuals.

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Your Essential Cryptocurrency Taxation Guide for 2019

Wondering how to calculate tax on your crypto assets? Our detailed guide will help.

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USDC Beats Tether in Gaining Mainstream Adoption

The growing popularity of stablecoins is slowly causing a major shift to occur. The first of these assets has now found a use outside of the cryptocurrency industry as well. The USDC stablecoin will now be accepted for tax payments in Bermuda.

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Where US Regulators Stand on Cryptocurrency

The U. S. has many regulators responsible for overseeing different aspects of crypto assets, each with its own stance on how they should be regulated. Major regulators in the U. S. with strong opinions on cryptocurrency include the SEC, the CFTC, the Federal Reserve, Fincen, and the IRS.

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Where US Regulators Stand on Crypto Assets

The U. S. has many regulators responsible for overseeing different aspects of crypto assets, each with its own stance on how they should be regulated. Major regulators in the U. S. with strong opinions on cryptocurrency include the SEC, the CFTC, the Federal Reserve, Fincen, and the IRS.

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How to Deal with Cryptocurrency Accounting

The age of cryptocurrency as magic internet money is well and truly behind us. Cryptocurrency accounting, or at the very least, a crypto tax reporting solution, is now a must-have for anyone touching digital assets.

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‘IRS’s crypto-tax guidance modeled after successful enforcement against Swiss account holders’

Taxation on cryptocurrencies and their associated earnings have long bugged crypto-enthusiasts across the world. An attempt to clarify the tax position on these assets was offered by Shartsis Friese LLP’s tax attorney, Dashiell Shapiro, who appeared on BloombergTV.

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Crypto community criticizes US new airdrop tax guidance

The US Internal Revenue Service published an updated version of the tax calculation guidance for crypto assets. But the new recommendations raise more questions than give answers.

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