How does wash sale cost basis adjustment affect the tax reporting for cryptocurrency trades?

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• Nov 23, 2021 · 3 years ago
  As a representative of BYDFi, I can tell you that the wash sale cost basis adjustment is an important consideration for cryptocurrency traders. It is a rule that applies to all types of investments, including cryptocurrencies. The wash sale rule disallows the recognition of losses on the sale of a security if a substantially identical security is purchased within 30 days before or after the sale. This means that if you sell a cryptocurrency at a loss and repurchase it within 30 days, the loss will be disallowed for tax purposes. This adjustment can have significant implications for traders and investors, as it may limit their ability to offset gains with losses and increase their tax liability. It is important for cryptocurrency traders and investors to be aware of the wash sale rule and its impact on their tax reporting.
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