Investment Taxes

Cryptocurrency and investment tax reporting for DFW taxpayers

The IRS requires reporting on every crypto transaction and investment sale. Tax Master DFW helps individuals and day traders across Dallas-Fort Worth accurately report capital gains, harvest losses, and stay compliant with evolving digital-asset rules.

Cryptocurrency tax reporting Capital gains and losses Schedule D and Form 8949 NFT and DeFi taxes Stock options and RSUs Day-trading tax strategy Tax-loss harvesting
What we cover

Crypto and investment tax services

Digital assets and investments create complex reporting requirements. We translate exchange data into accurate IRS filings.

Cryptocurrency tax reporting

We import transaction history from exchanges like Coinbase, Kraken, and Binance, reconcile on-chain activity, and prepare Form 8949 and Schedule D for every taxable event — trades, conversions, staking rewards, and airdrops.

Capital gains and Schedule D

Short-term and long-term gains from stocks, ETFs, mutual funds, and crypto are reported on Schedule D. We calculate cost basis, holding periods, and wash-sale adjustments to get your tax liability right.

NFT and DeFi taxes

Minting, selling, and trading NFTs; yield farming; liquidity pools; and wrapped token swaps all carry tax consequences. We track the cost basis through complex DeFi transactions to ensure accurate reporting.

Stock options, RSUs, and ESPP

Employee stock options (ISOs and NSOs), restricted stock units, and employee stock purchase plans each have different tax treatment. We reconcile your W-2 supplement data with Form 1099-B to avoid double taxation.

Tax-loss harvesting

Offset capital gains by strategically realizing losses. We review your portfolio year-round and identify harvesting opportunities that reduce your overall tax bill while keeping your investment strategy intact.

Day-trading and active investor reporting

High-volume traders face unique rules including wash-sale tracking across hundreds of transactions and potential mark-to-market (Section 475) election. We handle the volume and ensure proper treatment.

Key concepts

What every crypto investor should know

Understanding the basics helps you keep better records and make tax-smart decisions throughout the year.

Taxable crypto events

  • Selling crypto for USD or any fiat currency
  • Trading one crypto for another (e.g., BTC to ETH)
  • Paying for goods or services with crypto
  • Receiving staking rewards, mining income, or airdrops

Non-taxable crypto events

  • Buying crypto with fiat and holding it (no sale)
  • Transferring crypto between your own wallets
  • Gifting crypto (up to the annual gift exclusion)
  • Donating crypto to a qualified charity

Short-term vs. long-term gains

  • Short-term: held 1 year or less — taxed at ordinary income rates
  • Long-term: held more than 1 year — taxed at 0%, 15%, or 20%
  • Net Investment Income Tax (NIIT) may add 3.8% for high earners
  • Holding period starts the day after acquisition

Record-keeping essentials

  • Date of each acquisition and disposition
  • Cost basis (purchase price + fees)
  • Fair market value at time of each transaction
  • Exchange and wallet records, including on-chain transfers
FAQs

Crypto and investment tax questions

Do I have to report cryptocurrency on my tax return?

Yes. The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property. Every sale, trade, or exchange of crypto is a taxable event that must be reported on your return. Form 1040 now includes a digital asset question that all taxpayers must answer.

How are capital gains from stocks and crypto taxed?

Short-term capital gains (assets held one year or less) are taxed at your ordinary income rate. Long-term capital gains (assets held more than one year) are taxed at preferential rates of 0%, 15%, or 20%, depending on your taxable income.

Can I deduct crypto losses on my taxes?

Yes. Capital losses from crypto can offset capital gains dollar for dollar. If your total losses exceed your gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 of the excess against ordinary income per year and carry forward any remaining losses to future tax years.

Ready to file

Get your crypto and investment taxes done right

Bring your exchange reports and brokerage 1099s — we handle the rest.

What to bring

  • Exchange transaction history (CSV or PDF) from Coinbase, Kraken, etc.
  • Brokerage 1099-B and 1099-DIV forms
  • Records of DeFi, staking, and airdrop activity
  • Stock option exercise confirmations
  • Prior year tax returns for carryover loss tracking
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