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Thailand to Tax Cryptocurrencies

Bank Innovation

Taxes on cryptocurrency? According to a report by Nikkei Asian Review, after a cabinet meeting suggested that crypto traders could be charged with as much as 7% value added tax as well as up to 15% tax on capital gains. Taxing cryptocurrency is a way for […].

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Washington State Capital Gains, Er, Excise Tax

TrustBank

As some of you may recall, the Washington state legislature had passed a 7% tax on capital gains on the sale of certain assets. Before it could take effect a trial court in Douglas County ruled that this was an invalid income tax in the state of Washington. Last Friday they ruled that this tax is a valid excise tax.

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FinCEN Hits Capital One For $390 Million; Says Bank Violated Bank Secrecy Act

PYMNTS

15) announced that it is assessing a $390 million penalty against Capital One for engaging in what it says are “both willful and negligent violations” of the Bank Secrecy Act (BSA). According to a statement from FinCEN , Capital One admitted to failing to implement and maintain an effective anti-money laundering (AML) program.

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Bitcoin Daily: S. Korea Eyes Crypto Capital Gains Tax; Crypto Lawyers See Rise In Demand

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South Korean crypto users might soon see 20 percent taxes on their currency, according to Cointelgraph. ” But Sung Tae-yoon , an economist with Yonsei University, warned that taxing cryptocurrencies could slow the country’s tech markets. .” Abra, which works by letting users bet on price movements of listed U.S.

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3 Ways to capitalize on your tax season engagements

Abrigo

Every year, accountants brace themselves for the inevitable tax season. For many accountants, unfortunately, tax season means that lucrative consulting work that can diversify revenue and bolster firm growth throughout the year gets put on hold in order to handle the mountains of personal and business tax returns.

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Cooperman: COVID-19 Could Change Capitalism Permanently

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After previously indicating that he supported increased tax rates but was against a wealth tax concept, billionaire investor Leon Cooperman said in a televised interview that the coronavirus emergency will “likely” change capitalism permanently and taxes will need to be increased before long, according to a CNBC report.

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In South Korea, Treating (And Taxing) Crypto Gains As Income

PYMNTS

To get a better handle on crypto – and to boost government coffers, perhaps – change the tax designation (and rules, of course). As initially reported by The Korea Times , and as attributed to anonymous government officials, the ministry has directed its income office to examine the taxation of cryptos. Tax Policy Still Fluid.

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