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IRS Audit — DeFi yield farming tax treatment

Started by worried_dev_NC · Mar 30, 2024 · 1,806 views · 14 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction. Consult a qualified attorney for advice specific to your situation.
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worried_dev_NC OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

DeFi yield farming tax treatment. I've been dealing with this for about 15 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have already tried to resolve this directly but did not get a clear answer.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

JC
just_curious_worker_2026

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

AC
anon_contractor_2023

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

AF
asking_for_friend_trader_question

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

TL
Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I practice in this area. Here's my take on the legal issues.

The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the relevant statute. Your state may provide additional protections.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

RM
RestaurantOwner_Miami

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

CT
confused_trader_2023

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

LT
LandlordTom_TX

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.

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eComm_Seller_2022

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

PB
PatentAgent_Boston

Been there. Here's what I learned.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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first_time_worker_IL

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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eComm_Seller_2022

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.

WT
worried_tenant_NC

Have you tried reaching out to your state's consumer protection office? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

PJ
Paralegal_Jen

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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RemoteWorker_EU

I went through almost the exact same thing.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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