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Virtual Currency Transactions: What They Are and How They Work

Learn about how virtual currency transactions work and how to report them on your taxes.

By Anders Bylund – Updated Sep 21, 2024 at 4:05PM

Key Points

  • Buying or selling cryptocurrencies is taxable and must be reported to the IRS.
  • Cryptocurrencies received from mining or hard forks are taxable upon receipt and again when you sell them.
  • Selling or trading cryptocurrencies triggers a capital gains tax that must be reported on IRS Form 1040.
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