What states have no crypto tax? Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming have no state income taxes (although New Hampshire and Tennessee tax interest and dividends while Washington taxes capital gains).
Nevada does not have a state income tax or a state-level capital gains tax, including on cryptocurrency transactions. However, gains from crypto sales are still subject to federal taxation under IRS guidelines. Nevada's tax-friendly status may appeal to crypto investors seeking to minimize their tax liabilities.
Instead, the Bitcoin system uses 'blockchain' technology to record transactions and the ownership of bitcoins. This is essentially technology that connects groups of transactions ('blocks') together over time (in a 'chain'). Each time a transaction occurs, it forms part of a new block that is added to the chain.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance While licensing isn't a requirement in all regions, most jurisdictions have some sort of licensing system in place. For example, in the U.S., you must register as a financial services provider and get a license before you engage in crypto-related activities.
Legal and Regulatory Compliance While licensing isn't a requirement in all regions, most jurisdictions have some sort of licensing system in place. For example, in the U.S., you must register as a financial services provider and get a license before you engage in crypto-related activities.
Because cryptocurrency transactions are pseudo-anonymous, many investors believe that they cannot be traced. This is not true. Most major blockchains have publicly visible transactions. That means that the IRS can track crypto transactions simply by matching 'anonymous' transactions to known individuals.
The tax situation is straightforward if you bought crypto and decided to HODL. The IRS does not require you to report your crypto purchases on your tax return if you haven't sold or otherwise disposed of them. HODL and you're off the hook. The tax event only occurs when you sell.
You need to sell the asset before it can be exchanged for a good or service, and selling crypto makes it subject to capital gains taxes.
Typically, your crypto capital gains and losses are reported using IRS Form 8949, Schedule D, and Form 1040. Your crypto income is reported using Schedule 1 (Form 1040) or Schedule C if you're self-employed.