Transactions involving the borrowing and lending of units of virtual currency (or crypto loans) are increasing in number and type. Lacking Treasury or IRS guidance with respect to crypto loans, potential tax issues that arise from these transactions must be analyzed and understood in accordance with broad, general tax principles established by case law and based on government guidance developed in other tax areas.
Are Crypto Loans Taxed as Loans?
By Andrea Kramer on September 18, 2020
Posted In IRS Guidance, Tax Reform
Andrea KramerAndrea (Andie) S. Kramer has a sophisticated and unique multi-disciplinary legal practice that covers all aspects of financial transaction, derivatives, and cryptocurrency, with a focus on taxation, regulation, contract design, trading operations and documentation. Andie helps clients successfully resolve difficult legal situations, including federal and state regulatory matters, adversarial proceedings, and tax planning and compliance issues while addressing interrelated business objectives, regulatory and legal requirements, and public policy. Read Andrea Kramer's full bio.
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