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Can You Write Off Crypto Paid to Contractors?
Short answer: Yes: paying with crypto is deductible at fair market value, but it's also a taxable disposal of the crypto.
Report it like cash for 1099 purposes.
Records to keep: Keep receipts or invoices, proof of payment, and a short note of the business purpose.
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Business Write-Off Questions
Yes: paying with crypto is deductible at fair market value, but it's also a taxable disposal of the crypto.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
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Yes: paying with crypto is deductible at fair market value, but it's also a taxable disposal of the crypto. Report it like cash for 1099 purposes.
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