
Webcast

Basic

CPE Credits
1 Credits: Taxes
Course Description
The overall market capitalization of cryptocurrency assets dropped below $1 trillion from its November 2021 peak of $3 trillion. With recent events like the collapse of Terra Luna & TerraUSD (UST) coins, and Celsius, Voyager, and other platforms pausing withdrawals, many digital asset holders are wondering what their cryptocurrency taxation strategy should be to take advantage of tax write-offs based on their accrued losses.
This course will cover the mechanics of various types of tax losses (capital losses, nonbusiness bad debt, casualty losses, theft losses, Ponzi losses, worthless security, abandonment losses) and how they may be applied to cryptocurrency taxation and other digital asset related transactions.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Accurately identify & categorize various types of losses related to cryptocurrency transactions.
- Understand the tax implications of those transactions.
- Evaluate the pros & cons and best practices for deducting losses on your tax return.
Course Specifics
Course ID WC1822298988 |
Revision Date September 20, 2022 |
Prerequisites None |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
IRS Provider Number: 0MYXB
IRS Course Number: 0MYXB-T-02076-22-O
IRS Federal Tax Law Credits: 1
CTEC Course Number: 2071-CE-1811
CTEC Federal Tax Law Credits: 1
CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registeration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board.
Course Instructor

Shehan Chandrasekera is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas and New Jersey. He specializes in business and individual tax planning and consulting for small businesses. Shehan has a broad tax knowledge of various industries including, Real Estate, Construction, E-commerce, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Distribution and the emerging Blockchain related industries. Before starting his career at JAG CPAs & Co, Shehan worked for several regional and national public accounting firms for a number of years. His ability to dissect the tax code and innovative thinking have immensely contributed to his rapid professional growth. After a successful career helping many …
Cryptocurrency Taxation: When & How to Deduct Related Losses

CPE CREDITS
1 Credits: Taxes
$49.00
Webcasts are available for viewing Monday - Saturday, 8am - 8pm ET and Sunday 12pm - 4pm ET.
This webcast is 1 hours in length so you must start it before 07:00 pm ET.
Start within 0 hour(s) and 15 minutes to watch today.

Webcast

Basic

CPE Credits
1 Credits: Taxes
Course Description
The overall market capitalization of cryptocurrency assets dropped below $1 trillion from its November 2021 peak of $3 trillion. With recent events like the collapse of Terra Luna & TerraUSD (UST) coins, and Celsius, Voyager, and other platforms pausing withdrawals, many digital asset holders are wondering what their cryptocurrency taxation strategy should be to take advantage of tax write-offs based on their accrued losses.
This course will cover the mechanics of various types of tax losses (capital losses, nonbusiness bad debt, casualty losses, theft losses, Ponzi losses, worthless security, abandonment losses) and how they may be applied to cryptocurrency taxation and other digital asset related transactions.
Learning Objectives
Upon completing this course, participants will be able to:
- Accurately identify & categorize various types of losses related to cryptocurrency transactions.
- Understand the tax implications of those transactions.
- Evaluate the pros & cons and best practices for deducting losses on your tax return.
Course Specifics
Course ID WC1822298988 |
Revision Date September 20, 2022 |
Prerequisites None |
Advanced Preparation None |
Compliance information
IRS Provider Number: 0MYXB
IRS Course Number: 0MYXB-T-02076-22-O
IRS Federal Tax Law Credits: 1
CTEC Course Number: 2071-CE-1811
CTEC Federal Tax Law Credits: 1
CFP Notice: Not all courses that qualify for CFP® credit are registered by Western CPE. If a course does not have a CFP registeration number in the compliance section, the continuing education will need to be individually reported with the CFP Board. For more information on the reporting process, required documentation, processing fee, etc., contact the CFP Board.
Course Instructor

Shehan Chandrasekera is a Certified Public Accountant in the state of Texas and New Jersey. He specializes in business and individual tax planning and consulting for small businesses. Shehan has a broad tax knowledge of various industries including, Real Estate, Construction, E-commerce, Healthcare, Manufacturing & Distribution and the emerging Blockchain related industries. Before starting his career at JAG CPAs & Co, Shehan worked for several regional and national public accounting firms for a number of years. His ability to dissect the tax code and innovative thinking have immensely contributed to his rapid professional growth. After a successful career helping many …
Cryptocurrency Taxation: When & How to Deduct Related Losses

CPE CREDITS
1 Credits: Taxes
Webcasts are available for viewing Monday - Saturday, 8am - 8pm ET and Sunday 12pm - 4pm ET.
This webcast is 1 hours in length so you must start it before 07:00 pm ET.
Start within 0 hour(s) and 15 minutes to watch today.
$49.00