Every trade is taxable
Buying with USD isn't taxable. Selling for USD, trading one crypto for another, spending crypto, earning crypto, or receiving airdrops, all are taxable events at fair market value on that date.
Staking and mining
Staking rewards are ordinary income at FMV on receipt. Mining is self-employment income if done as a trade or business, otherwise ordinary income.
No wash-sale rule (yet)
Stock wash-sale rules don't currently apply to crypto, which enables tax-loss harvesting strategies. Legislation may close this.
Common questions
- Do I have to report if I didn't sell?
- Only if you had a taxable event (trade, spend, earn). Pure hold = no report. Answer the crypto question on 1040 honestly anyway.
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Capital Gains Tax Rates
0%, 15%, 20% long-term rates. Short-term gains taxed as ordinary income. Collectibles capped at 28%.