What are the tax implications of wash sale explained in the cryptocurrency market?

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• Jan 13, 2022 · 3 years ago
  Wash sales in the cryptocurrency market can have tax implications that cryptocurrency traders and investors need to be aware of. When you sell a cryptocurrency at a loss and repurchase the same or a substantially identical cryptocurrency within a short period of time, the loss is disallowed for tax purposes. This means that you cannot claim the loss on your tax return. Instead, the loss is added to the cost basis of the repurchased cryptocurrency. It's important to keep accurate records of your cryptocurrency transactions and consult with a tax professional to understand how wash sales are treated in your jurisdiction and to properly report your gains and losses.
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