Speaking of task evasion. When we zap or buy things directly with Bitcoin. Are those taxable events?
Today's Twitter comic relief:
https://twitter.com/BitcoinNewsCom/status/1654131097674866688
Clueless Brad Sherman gets rightfully and royally ratio'd for his ridiculous redirection on the Miami Bitcoin Conference.
Discussion
Technically so. If you convert/sell/gift BTC worth more than you paid for it, there is a capital gain which is taxable in the US. The tax laws are a bit fuzzy on small amounts though... talk to your accountant.