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Investments5 min read

How to File Taxes After Selling Crypto

Selling cryptocurrency creates taxable capital gains or losses. Learn how crypto sales are taxed, understand short-term vs. long-term treatment, calculate your basis, and report crypto sales correctly on Schedule D.

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Daniel Kim

January 23, 2026
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Investments5 min read

How to File Taxes After Selling Stocks

Selling stocks creates capital gains or losses that must be reported. Learn how to calculate gains and losses, understand short-term vs. long-term treatment, and report stock sales correctly on Schedule D.

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Amanda Rodriguez

January 23, 2026
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Investments6 min read

How to File Taxes with Capital Gains

Capital gains from selling investments are taxed at different rates depending on how long you held them. Learn about short-term vs. long-term capital gains, understand the tax rates, and report capital gains correctly on Schedule D.

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Michael Chen

January 23, 2026
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Investments5 min read

How to File Taxes with Crypto Trading Income

Active cryptocurrency trading creates multiple taxable events. Learn how to track crypto trades, calculate gains and losses on each trade, understand wash sale rules, and report trading income correctly.

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Jessica Wang

January 23, 2026
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How to File Taxes with Foreign Crypto Exchanges

Using foreign cryptocurrency exchanges creates additional tax reporting requirements. Learn about FBAR filing, Form 8938, how to report foreign exchange transactions, and ensure compliance with foreign account reporting rules.

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Matthew Lee

January 23, 2026
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Investments5 min read

How to File Taxes with Long-Term Capital Gains

Long-term capital gains receive favorable tax rates. Learn how long-term gains are calculated, understand the 0%, 15%, and 20% tax rates, and report long-term capital gains correctly on Schedule D.

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Robert Kim

January 23, 2026
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How to File Taxes with Short-Term Capital Gains

Short-term capital gains are taxed as ordinary income. Learn how short-term gains are calculated, understand the tax rates, and report short-term capital gains correctly on Schedule D.

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Jennifer Park

January 23, 2026
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