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Accounting for Bitcoin and Ether However, because they qualify as assets, the core principles of accounting for assets will apply when you account for Bitcoin and Ether. So, when you buy Bitcoin or Ether, you should add it to your balance sheet at its fair market value on the date you bought it.
Crypto assets are now required to be separately reported on the balance sheet, and changes in the value of crypto assets will be presented separately from changes in other intangible assets on the entity's income statement as either realized or unrealized gains and losses.
All crypto transactions, no matter the amount, must be reported to the IRS. This includes sales, trades, and income from staking, mining, or airdrops. Transactions under $600 may not trigger a tax form from exchanges, but they are still taxable and must be included on your return.
If you've undergone a know-your-client process with exchanges like Binance or Coinbase, the IRS can track and associate your crypto activity with you. To avoid potential complications, accurately report all crypto gains in your annual filings and work with a crypto tax professional to clarify your tax situation.
Crypto taxes are a percentage of your gains. The rate depends on your income and whether or not you held the crypto for more than a year. Short-term capital gains rates range from 10% to 37%. Long-term rates run from 0% to 20%.
Bought and HODL'd 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.