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What the Proposed PARITY Act Would Mean for Your Crypto Tax Strategy
A bipartisan bill introduced in May 2026 would close the gap between how the IRS treats stocks and how it treats digital assets.
Got a Crypto CP2000 Notice? How to Respond in Time
Got a crypto CP2000 notice? Learn what it means, how to respond, and what documentation you need to address the IRS before the deadline.
What Makes a Crypto Tax Report Audit-Ready?
Learn what makes a crypto tax report audit-ready, from complete transaction history and cost basis tracking to DeFi protocol records and on-chain audit trails that stand up to IRS scrutiny.
Illinois Enacts First-of-Its-Kind Crypto Transaction Tax
Illinois has become the first state to impose a 0.2% tax on certain crypto transactions. Learn who is affected, when the law takes effect, and how investors can prepare for compliance.
Inside the Ways & Means Hearing on Digital Asset Taxation: What You Need to Know
Lawmakers are advancing major crypto tax reforms aimed at simplifying reporting requirements and bringing greater clarity to digital asset taxation.
Why Your Exchange’s Auto-Generated Tax Report is Costing You Thousands (And How Cost Basis Strategy Fixes It)
Most exchange tax reports default to FIFO, often inflating your taxable gains. Strategic cost basis selection can legally reduce your crypto tax bill and save you thousands.
Could Your 1099-DA Trigger an IRS Review?
1099-DA increases IRS scrutiny, so accurate crypto reporting is essential to avoid flags.
What Is Form 1099-DA?
Form 1099-DA reports crypto transaction proceeds to the IRS, but it often excludes your cost basis, meaning it may not reflect your true taxable gain or loss.
What “Audit-Ready” Crypto Tax Reporting Actually Means
Audit-ready crypto reporting isn’t about clean PDFs. It is about proof, with every figure traceable to verifiable on-chain data.
Why DeFiTax Breaks Traditional Crypto Tax Software
Crypto tax tools were built for simple exchange trades. DeFiTax introduced smart contracts, multi-step transactions, and protocol-driven activity that those tools can’t interpret—leading to misclassification and inaccurate reports.
DeFiTax Labs: Busting the Biggest Myths in Crypto Taxes
Crypto taxes remain confusing for many investors. Learn the truth behind common myths and how to stay compliant in an evolving digital landscape.
From Chaos to Clarity: How DeFiTax Built the Industry's Most Accurate Crypto Tax Solution
Building Trust and Transparency in the Digital Asset Economy. Discover how DeFiTax brings order to complex crypto tax data and provides clarity where it matters most.
How to Become Audit Ready in Crypto: The New Confidence Flex
Learn how to become Audit Ready in crypto with smart habits, powerful tools, and the right mindset. Discover how DeFiTax helps you stay compliant, organized, and confident no matter what tax season brings.
Crypto Confessionals: Real Stories of Mistakes and Comebacks
Real people share their biggest crypto mistakes and how they came back stronger. Honest stories of loss, lessons, and resilience in a volatile world.
Navigating Crypto Taxes with Confidence: Your Guide to a Smooth Audit Experience
Imagine opening an IRS audit letter about your crypto taxes and feeling calm instead of panic. With accurate records and expert support, audits become manageable. DeFiTax delivers audit-ready reports from day one, giving crypto investors confidence and pe
Victory for DeFi: Congress Overturns IRS Reporting Mandates
In June 2025, Congress repealed the IRS 1099-DA mandate for DeFiTaxplatforms, confirming that broker-style rules do not work in decentralized systems. Tax obligations remain, and accurate DeFi-native reporting is now more important than ever.
The Importance of Real-Time Syncing in DeFiTax Reporting
Real-time syncing is essential for accurate DeFiTax reporting. With activity spread across wallets, chains, and protocols, delayed or missing data can distort gains, income, and cost basis calculations.
From FIFO to LIFO: How DeFiTax Users Can Navigate Tax-Efficient Accounting
The way you calculate cost basis in DeFiTaxcan significantly change your tax outcome. Understanding FIFO, LIFO, and HIFO and how new per wallet IRS rules apply can help crypto users reduce risk and report more efficiently.
Crypto Donations: Giving Back While Getting a Tax Break
Donating cryptocurrency can reduce your tax liability while supporting causes you care about. When done correctly, crypto donations can avoid capital gains taxes and unlock valuable charitable deductions under IRS rules.
Top 10 Crypto Tax Mistakes to Avoid This Year
Small crypto tax mistakes can lead to big IRS problems. From unreported staking rewards to wrong cost basis methods, learn the most common errors investors make and how to avoid them before penalties add up.
Crypto Gains and Losses: What’s Taxable and What’s Not?
Not all crypto activity is taxed the same way. Learn which gains are taxable, which losses can be deducted, and which transactions still need tracking so you can file accurately and avoid IRS issues.
Crypto for Freelancers: How to Stay Compliant with the IRS
Getting paid in crypto as a freelancer comes with serious tax responsibilities. Learn how the IRS treats crypto income, what mistakes to avoid, and how to stay compliant while maximizing deductions.
Crypto Taxes for Digital Nomads: Navigating Residency Rules and Double Taxation
Digital nomads face unique crypto tax challenges across borders. Learn how tax residency, double taxation, and global reporting rules affect crypto users and how to stay compliant wherever you live.
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