Why 2025 Crypto Taxes Will Be Trickier Than Normal: What You Need to Know

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Laura Shin

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🗓️ 29 January 2026

⏱️ 83 minutes

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0:00.0	If you were audited, an IRSC is that like you were using these privacy coins, like
0:04.0	Minera or something, then there's just a higher burden of proof on taxpayers to show their record
0:10.6	keeping to prove what they bought these for, what their cost basis was.
0:14.7	Because if you don't have the records and then you're audited, if you don't have any proof
0:18.5	showing this is what I actually bought like my Minera for or whatever, then the default is to just treat it as a zero dollar basis,
0:24.7	which obviously is a big problem.
0:31.8	Hey, everyone. Welcome to Unchained. You're a no hype resource for all things crypto.
0:36.0	I'm your host, Laura Shin. Thanks for joining
0:38.4	this live stream. Before we get started, a quick reminder. Nothing new here in Unchained is investment
0:43.3	advice. This show is for informational and entertainment purposes only, and my guest and I may hold
0:48.2	assets discussed on the show. For more disclosures, visit Unchained Crypto.com.
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