Navigating Crypto Tax Season I Patrick Camuso, CPA

This week, we are joined by Patrick Camuso, a crypto-focused CPA, as we discuss the challenges of managing crypto taxes in advance of the US tax filing deadline. This conversation covers various topics related to taxes in the cryptocurrency space including how to account for NFTs, the tax implications of being hacked, the importance of tracking rolling balances, selecting a CPA and how to prepare your taxes in a manner that will appease the IRS. Its a subject that most try to ignore until the last minute - and yet can have material impacts on your annual profits - so dive in and see how best to prepare for the end of the tax year. - - (00:00) : Introduction and Technical Difficulties (01:03) : The Unique Challenges of Crypto Taxes (10:06) : Crypto Taxes as Property (14:56) : Treatment of NFT Mints (19:15) : Tracking Rolling Balances (24:00) : When To Use a CPA (29:04) : Filing an Extension and Preparing for Taxes (33:41) : Tax Treatment of Hacks and Phishing Attacks (35:55) : Other Rules People Might Not Be Aware Of (40:22) : Pricing Data for Low Liquidity Assets (42:27) : Importance of Consistent Methodology (47:53) : Closing Thoughts and Importance of Compliance - - Podcast Resources Follow Sal: https://twitter.com/salxyz Follow Dave: https://twitter.com/SolBeachBum Follow Unlayered: https://twitter.com/UnlayeredPod Subscribe on Spotify, Apple, or Google: https://unlayered.io/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UnlayeredPod - - Episode Resources Follow Patrick: https://Twitter.com/PatrickCamuso Patrick's Website : https://CamusoCPA.com