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IRS Publishes Revenue Ruling 2019-24 on Virtual Currency Tax Issues

The IRS has released Revenue Ruling 2019-24 on virtual currency tax issues. Specifically, this ruling addresses income tax consequences of a “hard fork” of a virtual currency. This new Revenue Ruling 2019-24 is the first new IRS guidance on virtual … Continue reading

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Theft of Virtual Currency and Virtual Property

There can be significant financial value in digital property, and thieves have started to take notice. Below are a few recent news stories about stolen virtual currency and stolen virtual property. In June 2015, armed robbers stole $1,100 worth of … Continue reading

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Estate Planning and Tax Issues for Bitcoin and Other Virtual Currencies

For estate planning and tax advisers, it’s important to know about all of a person’s valuable and significant assets, including digital assets, so that they can help the person properly plan ahead for incapacity, death, and taxes. New types of … Continue reading

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Convertible Virtual Currency (Like Bitcoin) is Subject to U.S. Money-Laundering Rules

On March 18, 2013, the the U.S. Financial Crimes Enforcement Network released new interpretive guidance regarding “convertible virtual currency” for purposes of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). The BSA requires financial institutions in the United States to report cash transactions … Continue reading

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