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Will Coinbase Send Me a 1099?

At the end of each tax year, Coinbase will send you a 1099-K form if you have made over $20,000 in total sales of digital currency, and over 200 transactions. The 1099-K form reports your total gross income for the year from Coinbase.

You will use this form to file your taxes.

Coinbase is required by US law to send a 1099-K form to any user who has made over $20,000 in total sales of digital currency, and over 200 transactions in a calendar year.

NOTE: Warning: Coinbase is not required to send you a 1099 form. If you received income in the form of cryptocurrency during the tax year, you may be responsible for reporting it on your taxes even if you did not receive a 1099. Be sure to check with a tax professional to find out what your personal responsibilities are.

If you have made less than $20,000 in total sales of digital currency, or have made fewer than 200 transactions in a calendar year, Coinbase will not send you a 1099-K form. However, you may still be required to report your Coinbase activity on your taxes.

For more information, please consult a tax advisor.

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