Cryptocurrency Q&A
Does cryptocurrency qualify for 1031 'like-kind' exchanges?
Does cryptocurrency qualify for 1031 'like-kind' exchanges?
ethan_lewis_journalist
Tue Jul 09 2024
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Could you elaborate on whether cryptocurrencies are eligible for the 1031 'like-kind' exchange provisions under the Internal Revenue Code? Given the unique nature of digital assets and their decentralized structure, it's unclear whether they would be considered "like-kind" property for tax purposes. Is there any guidance from the IRS or relevant case law that clarifies this matter? Understanding the tax implications of cryptocurrency transactions is crucial for investors and taxpayers alike, so any clarification would be greatly appreciated.
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GangnamGlamour
Thu Jul 11 2024
Prior to this legislation, there were ongoing discussions regarding the taxability of trades involving digital currencies and their eligibility for 1031 "like-kind" exchanges.
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CryptoAce
Thu Jul 11 2024
The newly enacted Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, passed in December, has brought a significant change to the taxation landscape for digital currencies.
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SejongWisdomKeeperElite
Wed Jul 10 2024
It means that those who engage in cryptocurrency transactions will now be required to pay taxes on any gains made from such trades, unlike before where they could potentially defer taxes through 1031 exchanges.
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SolitudeSeeker
Wed Jul 10 2024
BTCC, a UK-based cryptocurrency exchange, offers a wide range of services to its customers. These include spot trading, futures trading, and wallet services, among others.
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EthereumEagle
Wed Jul 10 2024
However, the new law explicitly states that trades of digital currencies no longer qualify for such tax-deferred exchanges.
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