Japanese Legislator Calls for Bitcoin Tax Exemption
A legislator in Japan’s ruling political party has called for bitcoin purchases to be exempt from an 8% consumption tax, a news source says.
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Mar 1, 2016 at 4:33 p.m. UTC
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Government Investigation of Alleged Bitcoin Creator Craig Wright Intensifies
Australian tax authorities are reportedly beefing up their investigation of Craig Wright, who last year was alleged to be bitcoin’s creator.
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Jan 20, 2016 at 5:00 p.m. UTC
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FinCEN Developed Bitcoin Training for IRS Tax Examiners
FinCEN has been working with the IRS to train its examiners on relevant aspects of bitcoin technology.
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Nov 16, 2015 at 10:50 p.m. UTC
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Spanish Tax Authorities Issue Bitcoin-Related Probe for Information
The Spanish Tax Authority has probed at least one bitcoin-friendly business for information on the way it handles digital currency payments.
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Oct 20, 2015 at 11:28 a.m. UTC
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Why Bitcoin Creates a Voluntary Tax System
Travis Patron explains why our notion of taxation is ripe for disruption, and why cryptocurrency is already liable for taxation by default.
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Sep 7, 2015 at 1:12 p.m. UTC
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Spanish Authorities Clarify How Tax Applies to Bitcoin Losses
The Spanish tax authorities have clarified how the country's existing tax law should be applied to bitcoin losses.
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Aug 19, 2015 at 10:52 a.m. UTC
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Australian Senate Committee Seeks to Overturn Bitcoin Tax Ruling
The way in which digital currency transactions are taxed should be reviewed, according to the Australian Senate Economics References Committee.
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Aug 4, 2015 at 12:14 p.m. UTC
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5 Things Bitcoin Owners Must Do When Estate Planning
Certified Financial Planner Jeff Vandrew explains the steps bitcoin holders should take when planning their estates.
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Jul 28, 2015 at 9:41 a.m. UTC
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Exclusive: Silk Road Agent Gave Bitcoin Tax Advice Prior to Arrest
In a revealing 2014 interview, DEA agent Carl Force discussed his interests in bitcoin as a part-time public accountant.
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Mar 31, 2015 at 5:50 p.m. UTC
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New Hampshire Lawmakers Debate Accepting Bitcoin for Tax Payments
Hearings conducted by the New Hampshire General Court last week focused on a proposed bill that would allow bitcoin payments for state taxes and fees.
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Feb 24, 2015 at 11:00 p.m. UTC
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