The IRS treats Bitcoin as property, meaning every sale, trade, or spend is a taxable event. Understanding capital gains, cost basis methods, and tax-loss harvesting can significantly reduce what you owe.
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Record purchase price, date, and fees for all Bitcoin activity
Determine short-term vs long-term capital gains for each disposal
Report all taxable events and consider working with a crypto-savvy CPA
Use our tax-loss harvesting calculator to estimate potential tax savings from strategic Bitcoin sales.
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