Course curriculum

  • 1

    Chapter 1: Course Introduction

    • Course Goals

    • Instructor Background

    • Disclaimer

    • Mastering Crypto Taxes - Slides
  • 2

    Chapter 2: Why should you care?

    • Why should you care?

    • Coinbase and the IRS

    • Enforcement Letters

    • New Forms

    • Penalty of Perjury
  • 3

    Chapter 3: Crypto Tax Basics

    • Virtual Currency

    • Understanding Transaction History

    • How to Estimate Basis

    • Burden of Proof

    • Realized VS Unrealized

    • Taxable Transaction Types

    • Price
  • 4

    Chapter 4: Calculating Taxes

    • Long Term VS Short Term

    • Combinations of Short and Long

    • Professional Trader Rules

    • Understanding Calculation Methods

    • Calculation Method Examples

    • Like Kind Exchanges
  • 5

    Chapter 5: Crypto Specific Issues

    • How to Handle Fees

    • Dominion and Control

    • Earning Crypto Income

    • How to Handle Hard Forks

    • How to Handle Air Drops

    • Lost, Hacked, and Stolen Coins

    • Gifting and Donating Crypto
  • 6

    Chapter 6: Tax Saving Strategies

    • Tax Avoidance vs Tax Evasion

    • Optimize Your Holding Period

    • Loss Harvesting

    • Strategic Exchanges and Donations

    • Think Before You Spend

    • Avoid Income Traps

    • How to Plan for Hard Forks and Air Drops

    • Tax Considerations of Margin Trading

    • Tax Considerations of Crypto Backed Loans

    • Crypto in Tax Advantaged Accounts

    • Tax Favorable Jurisdictions

    • Wash Trades

    • Course Conclusion
  • 7

    Software Demos: Get Exclusive Previews of the Best Crypto Software

    • ZenLedger Demo: Find Crypto Tax Zen!

    • CryptoTrader.Tax Demo: As easy as 1...2...3!

    • Accointing Demo: A global solution for crypto tax planing

    • Cointracker.io Demo: Reporting, planning, and accounting all in one!

    • Crypto Tax Calculator: Sort out your tax nightmare!

    • Arbitus Discount Codes - Get Discounted Crypto Tax Software!