Crypto tax is complicated because it’s the intersection of three things that change constantly: tax law, on-chain mechanics, and the software that tries to keep up with both. We’ve written 100+ guides covering the questions our clients actually ask — from “how do I read this 1099-DA?” to “do I owe tax when I swap one coin for another?”
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Start Here: Core Crypto Tax Guides
New to crypto tax, or want the big picture first? These are the foundational guides everything else builds on — how crypto is taxed, what you’ll pay, how to file, how to legally pay less, and which exchanges report you to the IRS.
How Is Crypto Taxed? The 2026 Guide to Crypto Taxes
The short version: the IRS treats crypto as property, not money. So every time you sell it, trade it, or spend it, you create a taxable event, and the size of…
Crypto Tax Rate: What You Actually Pay in 2026
Your crypto tax rate isn’t one number. It’s two systems stacked together: profits from selling or trading are taxed at capital gains rates (0%, 15%, or 20% if…
How to File Crypto Taxes: The 2026 Step-by-Step Guide
Learning how to file crypto taxes comes down to two jobs: figuring out what you owe, then putting those numbers on the right IRS forms. That’s it. The reason…
How to Avoid Crypto Tax (Legally) in 2026
Let’s be clear about what “avoid” means, because it’s the difference between a smart tax plan and a felony. You cannot make crypto tax disappear if you have…
Do Crypto Exchanges Report to the IRS?
Yes. As of the 2025 tax year, every US crypto exchange that holds your assets is legally required to report your activity to the IRS on Form 1099-DA, with a…
Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting: The 2026 Playbook
Crypto’s volatility is brutal in a down market, but it hands you one of the most powerful tax tools available to any investor: the ability to turn paper losses…
Tax Forms & IRS Reporting
The forms you’ll touch when you file crypto taxes — and how to handle each one when the numbers don’t line up.
Form 1099-DA: The Complete Guide for Crypto Investors (2026)
Form 1099-DA explained: what every box means, why your cost basis is missing, how to reconcile errors, and what DeFi transactions are exempt. CPA guide for…
Crypto Tax Form 8949: How to Report Digital Asset Sales in 2026
The IRS now gets a copy of your crypto sales before you’ve even logged into your tax software. That’s the 2026 reality, and it changes how Form 8949 fits into…
1099-K for Crypto Sales: What the Form Means for Your Taxes
Article by Matt Walrath, Founder, Crypto Tax Made Easy | Reviewed by Michael Bergloff, CPA, MST Last updated: June 11, 2026 Here’s the trap with a 1099-K for…
IRS Crypto Tax Reporting: New Rules and Requirements
The IRS now requires detailed reporting of all digital asset transactions. Form 1040 includes a mandatory crypto question on the first page. Answering “no”…
Does Your Exchange Report to the IRS?
Every major platform handles tax reporting differently. Here’s exactly what each one sends to the IRS — and where to find your documents.
Does Coinbase Report to the IRS? Yes, But Your 1099 Isn’t the Whole Story
Article by Matt Walrath, Founder, Crypto Tax Made Easy | Reviewed by Michael Bergloff, CPA, MST Last updated: June 11, 2026 Does Coinbase report to the IRS?…
Does Binance Report to the IRS?
Yes. Binance.US reports to the IRS. It issues Form 1099-DA for crypto sales starting with 2025 transactions, plus Form 1099-MISC for staking and reward income…
Does Robinhood Send Tax Forms for Crypto?
Yes. If you sold or traded crypto in your Robinhood Crypto account, Robinhood sends you a Form 1099-DA reporting your gross proceeds, plus a Form 1099-MISC if…
Where to Find crypto.com Tax Documents
As the world of cryptocurrency continues to expand, understanding and complying with tax obligations is crucial for every trader and investor. Crypto.com, one…
Which Crypto Exchanges Do Not Report to the IRS?
Short answer: in 2026, almost none of the ones a typical US investor uses. Every centralized, US-facing exchange that custodies your crypto, Coinbase, Kraken,…
DeFi & Staking
This is the territory where tax software breaks. Staking rewards, airdrops, perps, LP positions — every one of them is a taxable event most software gets wrong.
How to Report DeFi Taxes (2026): The Reconciliation Guide Your Software Can’t Give You
Short answer: Every DeFi transaction that changes what you own triggers a tax event in the US. Swaps, liquidity pool entries and exits, yield rewards, staking…
Crypto Staking Taxes: How Staking Rewards Are Taxed in 2026
If you earn crypto by staking, the IRS wants its cut the moment the rewards land in your account, not years later when you finally sell. That single timing…
Best Crypto Tax Software for DeFi (2026): An Honest Review
The best crypto tax software for DeFi is the one that natively supports the chains you actually use, then makes it easy to fix the automated labels it gets…
Hyperliquid Tax (2026): How to Report Perps, Vaults, Earn, Staking & Bridging
On Hyperliquid, opening a position isn’t taxable. You’re taxed when you close, get liquidated, or otherwise realize PnL, and that gain or loss goes on Form…
Crypto Airdrop Tax (2026): Are Airdrops Taxable?
By default, yes. A crypto airdrop is ordinary income at its fair market value the moment you have dominion and control over the tokens, and that value becomes…
NFT & Collectible Taxes
NFTs are property, so every mint, swap, sale and redemption is a taxable event. The hard part is cost basis, and it is where almost every NFT report goes wrong.
How to Report NFT on Taxes: 9 Cases Software Gets Wrong
Report NFT sales on Form 8949 like any other property disposal. The nine cases below are where the basis breaks: NFTfi loans, bridging, mints and refunds…
NFT Tax Loopholes: 6 That Work and 4 That Don’t (2026)
Six NFT tax moves that hold up under IRS scrutiny, four that will cost you money, and how to clear worthless NFTs out of a dead wallet before December…
Crypto Gacha Taxes: How FWA and Collector Crypt Pulls Are Taxed
Is a gacha pull gambling or a series of trades? No tax authority has ruled, and in the US the gap between the two answers is enormous…
Country-Specific Crypto Tax Rules
Crypto tax rules diverge sharply by country. Pick the jurisdiction that applies to you and work with a specialist who knows it.
Crypto Accountant USA
USA · IRS Specialist Crypto Accountant USA The crypto accountant USA investors trust for IRS-ready Form 8949 and Schedule D reports. DeFi, staking, NFTs,…
Crypto Accountant Australia
Crypto Accountant Australia Join 737+ Done-for-You Clients Who’ve Saved Over A$33M in Crypto Tax Stop guessing what the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) wants and know…
Crypto Accountant UK
Crypto Accountant UK Stop HMRC From Grabbing More from You Protect Your Crypto Gains with Expert Reports Lower your tax bill by finding every legitimate…
Crypto Accountant Canada
Crypto Accountant Canada Stop Paying High Tax on Crypto Profits Save Money with our Expert Tax Report Software is miscalculating your gains and costing you…
Crypto Accountant New Zealand
Crypto Accountant New Zealand Save Thousands on IRD Bills With Expert Crypto Tax Report Save 100+ hours of manually trying to fix transaction data yourself.…
Crypto Tax Software & Tools
Software gets most people 80% of the way there, then quietly breaks on transfers, DeFi and cost basis. These are our accountants’ honest, hands-on takes after running each tool on real client accounts.
Best Crypto Tax Software in 2026: An Accountant’s Picks, by Use Case
There is no single best crypto tax software. We reconcile these tools on real returns every week — here’s which one actually wins for your situation, and where each quietly breaks.
Koinly Review 2026: An Accountant’s Honest Take After 1,000+ Accounts
Koinly is a legitimate, well-established platform and our team’s workhorse for exchange-heavy, multi-jurisdiction returns. Here’s where it shines and the settings that silently skew your bill.
Summ Crypto Tax Review (2026): An Accountant’s Honest Take After 318+ Accounts
Summ (formerly CryptoTaxCalculator) is built for high-transaction, complex-CGT and Australian returns. From accountants who run it on client accounts, not an affiliate blog.
Awaken Crypto Tax Review (2026): An Accountant’s Honest Take
Awaken is the DeFi-native pick we reach for when on-chain automation depth matters most, especially on Solana. Narrowest coverage of the three, deepest where it counts.
Work With a Crypto Tax Specialist
When the situation is too complex or you’ve fallen behind, hand it off. Here’s how we work — and how to decide between software and a specialist.
Best Crypto Tax Accountant in 2026: What Actually Separates Good From Great
Short answer: The best crypto tax accountant for a complex portfolio is a crypto-native specialist who has personally reconciled DeFi, staking, NFT, and…
Crypto Tax Software vs Hiring a Crypto Tax Accountant: How to Know Which You Actually Need
TL;DR Crypto tax software vs accountant: software is the right choice for simple portfolios (single exchange, buy-and-hold, no DeFi). A crypto tax accountant…
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