If someone owns a home that is rented, what are the tax obligations for receiving rent payment in Bitcoin?

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Depends on where you live. In Germany the Landlord MUST charge the minimum price per square meter and pay tax accordingly. They don't care which currency you're paid in for as long as you pay the tax in EUR.

It's a ridiculous law. Let's assume you have a friend who's in a tight spot, lost his job, his home and you have an empty property. You may not let it to your friends for free for a couple of months. It's against the law. Not your property!

Not a lawyer or tax accountant, but I would think 1) reporting the income from rent as you would if you were paid in dollars and 2) reporting capital gains/losses if you spend or sell the bitcoin you received

There are two taxable events here:

The income.

Any appreciation on the value of the Bitcoin between when you receive it and when you sell it.