IRS treatment of loans backed by digital assets: why borrowing usually isn't a taxable event, why liquidation is, and the records to keep for Form 8949.
Skip reporting crypto to the IRS and you risk penalties, interest, and audits. Here's what actually happens, with 2026 enforcement rules and fix-it steps.
By Katie Bailey · October 18, 2026 12 min
Does the IRS know if I have crypto? Yes, and this guide details reporting triggers, penalties for missed filings, and steps to correct past returns.
By Katie Bailey · October 11, 2026 32 min
Find out exactly how much crypto you can sell tax-free in 2026. Learn the IRS income thresholds, 0% capital gains brackets, and legal strategies to minimize
By Katie Bailey · September 30, 2026 15 min
Wondering if you need to report crypto on your 2026 taxes? Learn exactly what the IRS requires, which transactions trigger reporting, and how to stay co...
By Katie Bailey · September 29, 2026 15 min
Does the IRS know if you sell Bitcoin? In 2026, the answer is almost certainly yes. Learn exactly how the IRS tracks crypto, which forms trigger reporting
By Katie Bailey · September 25, 2026 24 min
The IRS caps crypto loss deductions at $3,000/year against ordinary income. Learn how carryovers, short vs. long-term rules, and Form 8949 work in 2026.
By Katie Bailey · September 24, 2026 20 min
Learn how to legally avoid tax on crypto with 7 IRS-compliant strategies for 2026: long-term holding, tax-loss harvesting, crypto IRAs, and more. No
By Katie Bailey · September 23, 2026 24 min
Form 1099-DA, mandatory cost basis reporting, 0–37% capital gains rates: here is exactly what the 2026 crypto tax changes mean for US investors and how to
By Katie Bailey · September 22, 2026 20 min
Crypto tax rules by country vary from 0% to 55%+. Compare how the US, Germany, UAE, Singapore, India and 15+ nations tax capital gains, staking, and mining
By Katie Bailey · September 17, 2026 19 min
Understand the IRS rules for crypto tax loss harvesting in 2026: wash sale status, the $3,000 deduction cap, cost basis methods, and the December 31
By Katie Bailey · September 5, 2026 26 min
Learn the exact 2026 tax rules for holding Ethereum and other alternative investments in a Roth IRA, contribution limits, prohibited transactions, and what
By Katie Bailey · September 4, 2026 20 min
Stay informed on crypto lending regulation in 2026. Learn how SEC actions, the Coinbase case, and new disclosure rules affect your loan terms and collateral.
By Katie Bailey · August 25, 2026 15 min
