Crypto Taxes
“What happens tax-wise when I mine crypto?”
Crypto mining often has tax implications both when the coins are received and later when they are sold or exchanged. The treatment can depend on whether the activity looks like a hobby or a business, how regularly it is performed, whether there is a profit motive, and what records exist for mining rewards, equipment, and related costs. In many cases, the timing of income recognition, the fair market value of the coins at receipt, and the way expenses are documented all shape the result. State tax treatment can also vary, especially if mining occurs in a business setting. Working through the specifics with a CPA is the cleanest way to land on the right move.
In your 60-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
“How do I get taxed on crypto mining?”
“How is my crypto mining activity taxed by the IRS?”
“How is my crypto mining income taxed?”
“Do I owe taxes on crypto mining income?”
“I have crypto activity on Coinbase and don't know how to report it, can you help?”
“I have crypto activity on Binance and don't know how to report it, can you help?”
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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