Learn Crypto & Tax Fundamentals
Expert guides to blockchain, DeFi, exchanges, taxes, and cross-chain complexity.
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Comprehensive guides
Topic categories
Wrapped & Derivative Tokens
Explore wrapped tokens, staking derivatives, and interest-bearing assets
Interest-Bearing Tokens from Aave & Compound
Learn how interest-bearing tokens like aUSDC and cUSDC are taxed, when interest accrues, and how to handle tax timing for DeFi protocols Aave and Compound.
wstETH vs stETH vs cbETH: Staking Tax Guide
How wstETH, stETH and cbETH work, why rebasing complicates your crypto tax reporting, and how each is treated.
Wrapped Token Tax Guide: When Wrapping Is Taxable
Complete guide to wrapped token tax implications. Learn when wrapping ETH, BTC, or staking derivatives is taxable vs non-taxable.
Transaction types
Guides on airdrops, staking, mining, and crypto loans
Are Crypto Airdrops Taxable?
Yes, crypto airdrops are taxable as ordinary income. Learn when airdrops are taxed, how to value them, cost basis rules.
Crypto Collateral Loans Explained
Learn how loans against your crypto assets work, whether they trigger taxes, and what implications interest payments have.
Mining Cryptocurrency: How It Works & Its Tax Implications
Learn how crypto mining works, how rewards are valued at receipt, and the tax treatment of mining activities. Gain clarity on this complex topic.
Staking Rewards Tax Treatment 2026
Are staking rewards taxable in 2026? Learn current IRS position, the Jarrett case ruling, and how income vs capital gains treatment works for PoS, DeFi.
Bridges & Cross-Chain
Learn about cross-chain bridges and their tax treatment
Bridge Security Risks Explained: Protect Your Crypto
Learn how bridge security works, the risks involved, and how to protect your assets.
Are Bridge Transactions Taxable?
Learn when crypto bridge transactions are taxable and when they're not.
Bridge Types Explained: Official, Fast, and Third-Party
Learn the differences between official, fast, and third-party bridges.
Cross-Chain Arbitrage Explained: Risks & Tax Implications
Learn how cross-chain arbitrage works, the risks involved, and the tax implications.
Tax Deep Dives
Deep dive into crypto tax rules and reporting requirements
Cost Basis Across Chains: The Master Rule for Crypto Tax
Learn how to preserve your cost basis when transferring assets across multiple blockchains.
How to Report Crypto Transactions on Form 8949 & Schedule D
A complete guide to reporting your cryptocurrency trades on IRS Form 8949 and Schedule D.
Income vs Capital Gains in Crypto
Learn how the IRS treats staking rewards, airdrops, and crypto incentives.
Wash Sales & Crypto: IRS Rules and Planning
Learn what the IRS says about wash sales in crypto, how stablecoin cycling can trigger wash sale rules.
Crypto fundamentals
Learn blockchain basics, wallet types, and exchange mechanics
Crypto Basics: Bitcoin & Ethereum for Tax Purposes
Learn the fundamentals of Bitcoin and Ethereum, their role in the crypto landscape.
Crypto Basics: Bitcoin, Ethereum and Their Taxes
A clear guide to Bitcoin and Ethereum, how they work, and why they matter for your crypto taxes.
Centralized vs Decentralized Exchanges
Learn the differences between centralized (CEX) and decentralized (DEX) crypto exchanges. Understand how each impacts your tax tracking and reporting.
Self-Custody vs Custodial Wallets: Tax Guide
The difference between self-custody and custodial wallets, the risks of each, and what each means for your crypto tax reporting.
tax-optimization
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DeFi & Protocols
Understand how DeFi protocols work and their tax implications
Liquidity Pools Explained
Complete guide to liquidity pools, how they work, and their tax implications. Learn why LP deposits are taxable and how to track your cost basis.
Yield Farming Rewards Explained: Taxation & Timing
Learn how yield farming rewards are taxed, whether as income or capital gains, and how timing affects your taxes.
Understanding Smart Contract Interactions
Learn how smart contract approvals, function calls, and gas fees impact your crypto tax reporting.
Staking Derivatives: Understanding wstETH, cbETH, rETH
Learn how staking derivatives like wstETH, cbETH, and rETH work, their non-1:1 ratios, rebasing behavior, and how they are taxed.
Common Mistakes
Avoid common tax mistakes that cost thousands
troubleshooting
Guides on this topic
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