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> one could argue that there is no “liquidity” event by trading one crypto for another. But perhaps the IRS argues there is a phantom liquidity event during suc

> one could argue that there is no “liquidity” event by trading one crypto for another. But perhaps the IRS argues there is a phantom liquidity event during such a trade. This is called a "like-kind trade" which is IMO muddy for cryptocoins [1]. EDIT: oh yes, I see now that you cite 1031, oops. [1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/tysoncross/2018/02/19/the-truth-about-cryptocurrency-and-like-kind-exchanges/ https://www.forbes.com/sites/tysoncross/2018/02/19/the-truth...

pdshrader 9y ago
It's muddy for 2017 and prior years, but the new tax bill limits 1031 "like-kind" exchanges to real estate - so beginning Jan 1, 2018, it's a taxable event every time you sell a cryptocurrency, even if you're receiving another cryptocurrency in return. The link you cited above covers this on page 4. Keep in mind also that like-kind exchanges, if you're going to use them this year and for prior year reporting, require you to claim them explicitly on your taxes [1]. [1] https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2017/11/27/tax-bills-doom-tax-free-1031-exchanges-of-cryptocurrency/#1f4e7884f58f https://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2017/11/27/tax-bills...