PSA: When Exactly Do I Owe Tax? At Mining or Selling?

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Hypothetical question

Looking for advice on this situation. Mining Ethereum - When Exactly Do I Owe Tax? At Mining or Selling? Is this as bad as I think?

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

Illustrative response

Keep meticulous records. The IRS loves to deny deductions for lack of substantiation. A $50 expense tracking app saves thousands in lost deductions during an audit.

Illustrative response

Keep meticulous records. The IRS loves to deny deductions for lack of substantiation. A $50 expense tracking app saves thousands in lost deductions during an audit.

Illustrative response

Keep meticulous records. The IRS loves to deny deductions for lack of substantiation. A $50 expense tracking app saves thousands in lost deductions during an audit.