Crypto Tax CPAs in California

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2 Verified Crypto Tax CPAs in California

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Count on Sheep
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Taxing Cryptocurrency
📍 Los Angeles, CA
DeFiNFTsStakingMiningIRS Audit Defense
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California Crypto Tax Notes

California does not recognize cryptocurrency as legal tender, but it treats crypto as property for tax purposes — mirroring the federal approach. Every trade, swap, or purchase with crypto is a taxable event.

Key rates and rules

  • State income tax: Capital gains taxed as ordinary income, up to 13.3%
  • Federal capital gains: 0%, 15%, or 20% based on income bracket
  • No crypto-specific exemption: California has no special treatment for crypto

Enforcement notes

  • High audit rate: California FTB has increased crypto-related audits in 2025–2026
  • Form 1099-DA: Starting 2026, exchanges report to both the IRS and California FTB

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