Digital Asset Reporting 101: What You Need to Know | Teaching Tax Flow Ep. 137Join tax expert Tynisa "Ty" Gaines, EA, as she breaks down the essentials of cryptocurrency and digital asset tax reporting. Learn how the IRS views digital assets, when transactions are taxable, and how to prepare for upcoming reporting requirements.KEY TAKEAWAYS: • Digital assets are treated as property by the IRS, not as currency • Every sale, trade, or purchase using cryptocurrency creates a taxable event • Cost basis tracking is critical - without it, the IRS assumes zero basis • New 1099-DA reporting forms are coming for tax year 2025 • Even "innocent" transactions like buying coffee with crypto must be reportedEPISODE BREAKDOWN:How Digital Assets Are Classified for Tax PurposesCommon Reporting Mistakes Taxpayers MakeCost Basis Tracking Methods and Best PracticesUnderstanding the New 1099-DA Form RequirementsSpecial Considerations for Business Owners Accepting CryptoSPONSORED BY: Wealth Builders Mortgage Group Visit wealthbuildersmortgagegroup.com for specialized lending strategies for investors
(00:02) - Exploring IRS Treatment of Digital Assets with Expert Ty Gaines

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(11:33) - Tax Reporting for Digital Assets and Cryptocurrency Transactions

(14:09) - Tracking Crypto Cost Basis and Tax Reporting Responsibilities

(18:48) - Tax Implications of Cryptocurrency Transactions and Market Volatility

(22:29) - Understanding New 1099 DA Reporting Requirements for Digital Assets

(25:03) - Navigating Tax Forms with Humor and Professional Guidance

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