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Cryptocurrency Taxation: When & How to Deduct Related Losses
Identify, categorize, and deduct cryptocurrency tax losses.
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Secure Transaction CPE Credits
1 Credits: Taxes
Course Level
Basic
Format
Webcast
Course Description
The volatile nature of the cryptocurrency market, highlighted by the dramatic drop in market capitalization and the collapse of major platforms, has left many digital asset holders facing significant financial losses. This course directly addresses the urgent need for a strategic approach to cryptocurrency taxation in light of these losses. It agitates the challenge faced by holders in understanding how to navigate the complex tax implications of their digital asset transactions. The course offers a comprehensive solution by covering the mechanics of various types of tax losses – including capital, nonbusiness bad debt, casualty, theft, Ponzi, worthless security, and abandonment losses – and their applicability to cryptocurrency taxation. Participants will learn how to accurately identify and categorize losses related to cryptocurrency transactions, understand the tax implications, and evaluate the best practices for deducting these losses on tax returns. This course is essential for tax, accounting, and finance professionals seeking to guide their clients through the intricacies of cryptocurrency taxation strategies, especially in a market downturn.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Accurately identify & categorize various types of losses related to cryptocurrency transactions.
- Understand the tax implications of those transactions.
- Evaluate the pros & cons and best practices for deducting losses on your tax return.
Course Specifics
WC1822298988
September 20, 2022
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Compliance Information
IRS Provider Number: 0MYXB
IRS Course Number: 0MYXB-T-02551-24-O
IRS Federal Tax Law Credits: 1
CTEC Course Number: 2071-CE-1811
CTEC Federal Tax Law Credits: 1
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Meet The Experts
Shehan Chandrasekera is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas and New Jersey. He specializes in business and individual tax planning and consulting for small businesses. Shehan has a broad tax knowledge of various industries including, Real Estate, Construction, E-commerce, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Distribution and the emerging Blockchain related industries. Before starting his career at JAG CPAs & Co, Shehan worked for several regional and national public accounting firms for a number of years. His ability to dissect the tax code and innovative thinking have immensely contributed to his rapid professional growth. After a successful career helping many …
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