Cryptocurrency and Taxes: What You Need to Know

In this episode, Dr. Friday breaks down the tax implications of cryptocurrency. Learn why tracking transactions is crucial and how the IRS treats crypto like any other investment. Transcript: G’day. I’m Dr. Friday, president of Dr. Friday’s Tax and Financial Firm. To get more info, go to www.drfriday.com. This is a one-minute moment. Cryptocurrency. Oh boy, over Christmas, my sister-in-law got big into crypto. Nothing wrong with that—just not sure she totally understands the tax implications. Remember, crypto is just like any other investment or stock. They’re going to tax you, and tracking it is key. So often, my crypto people think, “Okay, I take U.S. dollars, turn it into Bitcoin, then from Bitcoin, I went to Ethereum or whatever, and now there’s no paper trail.” That’s not true. If you ever bring it back to U.S. currency, all of those transactions become taxable. You’re not hiding, and if you want to sleep well at night, you better track it—that’s all I can say. If you need help, call 615-367-0819. You can catch the Dr. Friday Call-In Show live every Saturday afternoon from 2 to 3 p.m. right here on 99.7 WTN.