How does the IRS treat wash sale rules for cryptocurrency transactions?

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• Jan 13, 2022 · 3 years ago
  The IRS has made it clear that wash sale rules apply to cryptocurrency transactions. This means that if you sell a cryptocurrency at a loss and repurchase the same or a substantially identical cryptocurrency within 30 days, the loss will be disallowed for tax purposes. The purpose of these rules is to prevent taxpayers from taking advantage of the tax code by creating artificial losses. It's important for cryptocurrency traders to understand and comply with these rules to avoid any potential penalties or audits from the IRS. Keeping accurate records of all cryptocurrency transactions is crucial to ensure compliance.
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