Virtual Currency: Keeping Up with the Tax Code Webcast [VCR2]

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Virtual Currency: Keeping Up with the Tax Code Webcast (VCR2)

November 17th, 2026 / 8:00 am 10:00 am Alaska Time

Live Webcast / Washington Society of CPAs Virtual Classroom

Whether you are an experienced veteran or new to the industry, one of the toughest parts of being a tax practitioner is keeping up with all of the changes in tax legislation. This course takes a look at recent changes to tax law from a practitioner perspective. In this session, we will explore the nuances of virtual currency and the new Form 8300 reporting requirements.

Major Topics:
-Overview of virtual currency.
-Property transactions with virtual currency.
-Receiving virtual currency as payment.
-Paying using virtual currency.
-Charitable donations with virtual currency.
-Gifting of virtual currency.
-Form 8300 reporting.

Learning Objectives:
-Understand which virtual currency transactions result in gains and losses for the taxpayer.
-Recognize the difference in tax treatment between a hard fork and a soft fork.
-Identify situations where a taxpayer needs to file Form 8300.

Designed For: Accounting and finance professionals who advise on business income tax issues.

CPE Credits: 2, Taxation

Level of Knowledge: Basic

Prerequisite: None.

Acronym: VCR2

Discussion Leader: Jason Carney, CPA