End of Year Crypto Tax Strategies
- The Liberty Team
- Dec 1, 2024
- 3 min read
Updated: Dec 11, 2024
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End of Year Crypto Tax Strategies
As 2024 comes to a close, there's no time like the present to evaluate your crypto portfolio and consider tax planning strategies. One key tactic to reduce your tax liability is tax loss harvesting—selling underperforming crypto assets to offset taxable gains. You've probably heard about the harvesting strategy, but you may have more questions on what it means fo4 you. Here's a simple guide to get started:
1. Understand Tax Loss Harvesting
When you sell a cryptocurrency for less than what you paid, you incur a capital loss. These losses can offset capital gains from other investments, potentially lowering your overall tax bill. But note, if your total capital losses exceed your total capital gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 from your regular income ($1,500 if married filing separately or single).
2. Know the Wash Sale Rule Doesn't Apply (for Now)
Unlike stocks, the wash sale rule doesn’t currently apply to cryptocurrencies. This means you can sell a crypto asset at a loss, then immediately repurchase it if you believe in its long-term potential. However, Congress has discussed extending the wash sale rule to crypto, so stay updated on any regulatory changes.
3. Review Your Portfolio
Identify underperformers: Look for coins or tokens that are significantly below your purchase price.
Evaluate potential offsets: If you realized gains earlier in the year, selling losing assets can neutralize those gains.
4. Strategize for Future Growth
After harvesting losses, you may want to consider reinvesting in other crypto assets you believe in for the long term. This aligns your portfolio with your financial goals while setting yourself up for potential future gains. Again, just be mindful of any regulatory changes that could hamper tax loss harvesting when it comes to cryptocurrency.
5. Watch Out for Transaction Fees
Crypto transactions often come with fees. Factor these costs into your calculations to ensure your tax savings outweigh the expenses.
6. Keep Detailed Records
The IRS requires accurate reporting of crypto transactions. Use tools like CoinTracker or Koinly to simplify tracking and ensure compliance. Trust us when we say it's worth the cost to make sure you have accurate records.
Example: Tax Loss Harvesting in Action
In case you need a little more detail about what this tax law harvesting is all about, here's an example for you:
Let’s say you made $10,000 in crypto gains earlier this year but are sitting on a $7,000 loss from another token. By selling the losing token:
Your taxable gains would reduced to $3,000.
You might owe significantly less in taxes as a result!
Then, you could turn around and invest the $7,000 loss into a new token.
Final Tips
Consult a tax professional: Crypto tax rules can be complex. A qualified tax professional can help maximize your savings.
Act before December 31: Losses must be realized in the current tax year to count.
Start planning today and make the most of your crypto portfolio before the year ends! If you have any questions or would like further clarification, please reach out to us at Liberty Tax Defenders: 817-995-5008.
Cheers!
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