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Bitcoin => Press => Topic started by: anirgu on January 07, 2016, 07:51:06 PM



Title: [2016-01-07] How the USA taxes Bitcoin • IHB News™
Post by: anirgu on January 07, 2016, 07:51:06 PM
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Since Bitcoins are not presently considered to be a currency, the normal barter rules apply – just as if the taxpayer was exchanging goods and services for property, such as gold bullion. Thus, if a taxpayer received Bitcoins in exchange for services, the taxpayer must report service income up to the fair market value of the Bitcoin received. 

Read More.... (https://ihb.io/2016-01-07/news/how-the-usa-taxes-bitcoin-26937)