How the Crypto Wash Sale Rule Works in 2026

Episode 61 of The Tax Strategy Podcast breaks down the 2026 crypto wash sale rule. Lucas and Luna explain how the IRS now treats digital asset losses the same as stock losses, using a concrete example of a trader who tried to harvest losses on Bitcoin and Ethereum. They cover what changed, what didn't change for spot vs. derivatives, and how the rule affects year-end tax planning. No generic advice — just the specific mechanics and one surprising loophole for foreign exchanges. If you trade crypto, this episode saves you from a common audit trigger. #Crypto #WashSaleRule #TaxLossHarvesting #IRS #Bitcoin #Ethereum #DigitalAssets #TaxPlanning #CapitalGains #InternalRevenueCode #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Finance #TaxStrategy #NFTA #DeFi #CryptoTrader #TaxAudit Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo