Submitted By: someone
Answered: January 9, 2023 1:33 am

I had put money into FTX cryptocurrency, which is now in bankruptcy. How do I report the loss on my tax return?

As of yet, it is not clear how to report the loss. FTX has filed for Chapter 112 bankruptcy protection, which means that holdings may still have some value. The IRS may clarify whether those who put money into FTX are victims of a Ponzi scheme and would be eligible for immediate tax write-offs. Stay tuned…we’ll provide guidance as soon as this matter is clarified.

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Revenue ruling

A revenue ruling is the Commissioner’s “official interpretation of the interpretation of the law” and generally is binding on revenue agents and other IRS officials. Taxpayers generally may rely on published revenue rulings in determining the tax treatment of their own transactions that arise out of similar facts and circumstances.

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