Is there a limit to the amount of cryptocurrency loss I can deduct on my taxes?

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• Memon OwaisMar 13, 2025 · 5 months ago
  Yes, there is a limit to the amount of cryptocurrency loss you can deduct on your taxes. The IRS allows you to deduct your cryptocurrency losses up to the amount of your capital gains. If your losses exceed your gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 of the excess losses against your other income. Any remaining losses can be carried forward to future years.
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• Ayoub BakaraOct 30, 2020 · 5 years ago
  Unfortunately, there is a limit to the amount of cryptocurrency loss you can deduct on your taxes. The IRS treats cryptocurrency as property, and the rules for deducting losses on property are different from those for deducting losses on stocks or other investments. You can only deduct your cryptocurrency losses against your capital gains. If your losses exceed your gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 of the excess losses against your other income.
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• maybekikiNov 25, 2020 · 5 years ago
  According to BYDFi, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, there is a limit to the amount of cryptocurrency loss you can deduct on your taxes. The IRS allows you to deduct your cryptocurrency losses up to the amount of your capital gains. If your losses exceed your gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 of the excess losses against your other income. It's important to consult with a tax professional for specific advice regarding your situation.
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• Johansen FlynnDec 27, 2022 · 3 years ago
  No, there is no limit to the amount of cryptocurrency loss you can deduct on your taxes. You can deduct all of your losses, regardless of the amount, against your capital gains. However, if your losses exceed your gains, you can only deduct up to $3,000 of the excess losses against your other income.
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• celyesJul 28, 2020 · 5 years ago
  The amount of cryptocurrency loss you can deduct on your taxes is subject to certain limitations. The IRS allows you to deduct your cryptocurrency losses up to the amount of your capital gains. If your losses exceed your gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 of the excess losses against your other income. It's important to keep accurate records of your transactions and consult with a tax professional for guidance.
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• ShilpashreeMM ShivakumarJan 16, 2023 · 3 years ago
  Yes, there is a limit to the amount of cryptocurrency loss you can deduct on your taxes. The IRS considers cryptocurrency as property, and the rules for deducting losses on property are different from those for deducting losses on stocks or other investments. You can only deduct your cryptocurrency losses against your capital gains. If your losses exceed your gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 of the excess losses against your other income.
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• tetiana.mlkMay 27, 2025 · 3 months ago
  The amount of cryptocurrency loss you can deduct on your taxes is subject to certain limitations. The IRS allows you to deduct your cryptocurrency losses up to the amount of your capital gains. If your losses exceed your gains, you can deduct up to $3,000 of the excess losses against your other income. It's important to consult with a tax professional for specific advice regarding your situation.
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