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That's not how capital gains works.

> I use these to buy some crypto-currency. 6 months later, I sell the crypto-currency for USDC, making a 10% profit. I

In every tax jurisdiction I know of in the world, this is a taxable transaction.



Of course, it is, but they are arguing that it's not a taxable event, in some jurisdictions.


What jurisdictions are they?

edit: I see you're asking the same question as me! Sorry!


Poland.


Also in France swap between crypto is not a taxable event (https://koinly.io/guides/crypto-tax-france/)


Excuse my scepticism, but I'd like to hear a lawyer confirm that.


Cool, but do you think people paying taxes always go to lawyers for that?




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