Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Tax
Crypto gains, staking, mining, DeFi and NFT tax reporting, reconciled across wallets and exchanges.
How BATS handles cryptocurrency & digital asset tax
The IRS treats digital assets as property, so every sale, swap and spend can be a taxable event, and every Form 1040 asks about digital asset activity. We reconcile your wallets and exchanges, calculate gains and income correctly and file the reports that go with them.
We work with clients in all 50 states and Washington, D.C., so state-specific rules are covered whether you are in one state or several.
Who this is for
- Active traders across multiple exchanges
- People earning staking, mining or yield income
- DeFi, NFT and on-chain users
- Businesses that accept crypto as payment
- Anyone who never reported past crypto activity
Everything covered in this service
Wallet and exchange transaction reconciliation
Cost basis and gain calculation (Form 8949 and Schedule D)
Staking, mining and airdrop income reporting
Broker form (1099-DA) matching
Tax-loss harvesting strategy
Correction of unreported prior-year activity
The paperwork behind cryptocurrency & digital asset tax
| Form 8949 | Each sale or exchange of digital assets |
|---|---|
| Schedule D | Summary of capital gains and losses |
| Form 1099-DA | Digital asset proceeds reported by brokers, starting with 2025 transactions |
| Schedule 1 | Staking rewards, airdrops and other digital asset income |
| Schedule C | Mining or trading carried on as a business |
| Form 1040 digital asset question | Answered by every taxpayer every year |
What we'll need from you
Have these ready and your first meeting goes much faster. Don't worry if something is missing; we'll help you find it.
- Transaction exports (CSV) from every exchange
- Public wallet addresses
- Any 1099-DA, 1099-MISC or 1099-B forms from platforms
- Records of transfers between your own wallets
- Prior-year crypto gain and loss reports
How it works, step by step
Collect data
We gather exports and wallet addresses from every platform.
Reconcile
We match transfers between wallets so they are not counted as sales.
Calculate
We compute gains, losses and income for each transaction.
Report
We file the return and keep a reconciliation file in case of IRS questions.
Why clients choose BATS for cryptocurrency & digital asset tax
Numbers, not guesses
Every recommendation is modelled with your actual figures.
Before the deadline
Planning happens while there's still time to act, not after the year closes.
Conservative and documented
Strategies are supported by the tax code and backed by proper paperwork.
Coordinated
Books, returns and strategy handled by one team that sees the whole picture.
Cryptocurrency & Digital Asset Tax FAQs
11 answers to the questions clients ask us most. Don't see yours? Ask us directly.
Is moving crypto between my own wallets taxable?
No. Transfers between wallets you own are not sales, but they must be tracked so your cost basis carries over.
Is swapping one coin for another taxable?
Yes. A crypto-to-crypto swap is treated as selling one asset and buying another.
What if I did not report crypto in past years?
We can amend prior returns to bring you into compliance before the IRS contacts you.
Is buying crypto with dollars taxable?
No. Buying and holding is not a taxable event. Tax applies when you sell, swap, spend or otherwise dispose of it.
Are staking rewards taxable?
Yes. Under IRS guidance, staking rewards are income when you gain control of them, valued at that time. You then have a cost basis for when you later sell.
Does the wash sale rule apply to crypto?
Under current law the wash sale rule applies to stock and securities and generally does not apply to digital assets held as property. Congress has proposed changing this, so we check the rules each year.
Is paying for something with crypto taxable?
Yes. Spending crypto is treated as selling it, so you have a gain or loss compared with what you paid for it.
What if my exchange shut down or my crypto was stolen?
Loss deductions for individuals are limited and depend on the facts. We review what happened and claim any loss the rules allow.
Do you recommend aggressive tax shelters?
No. We only recommend strategies supported by the tax code and IRS guidance, and we explain the risk and paperwork behind each one.
Can you work with my financial advisor or attorney?
Yes. Tax decisions often affect investments, estate plans and legal structures, and we coordinate with your other advisors.
How do you measure results?
Every recommendation comes with an estimated tax impact, so you can see the value before you act.
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- Texas
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- Washington, D.C.
- West Virginia
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