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Quote from: bitpop on December 26, 2013, 02:43:29 AM

Quote from: hanwong on December 26, 2013, 02:42:25 AM

Quote from: bitpop on December 21, 2013, 07:31:02 PM

Can I sell through a corporation then pay myself a salary to avoid capital gains, giant bracket and se tax?

This is possible, but you would be well advised to retain a tax adviser to help you execute your plans.

Can I retain you?

You are likely better off paying capital gain tax as an individual, rather than income+payroll tax, particularly if the holding period might be over a year and the capital gain is long term. In general corporations are like lobster traps, it is easy to put stuff in but expect to pay tax when taking it out.

Try to find a licensed tax advisor in your state (each state has its own tax rules and licensing peculiarities) who is up to speed on virtual currency issues. I am taking qualified California bitcoin clients this 2013 tax season and am even accepting payment in Bitcoin. I can be found through google or linkedin.

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Is this because there is no self employment tax on capital gains?

Now what about people running a business accepting btc? They have to pay both income tax and capital gains if they gain anything at all on their btc?