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March 25, 2024
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Taxes for selling Celsius Network Claim

  • March 25, 2024
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I had funds that I lost when Celsius Network declared bankruptcy. Earlier last year, I sold my claim at a fraction of their value.

How do I report this on my taxes for this year?

    Best answer by JamesG1

    If I understand you correctly, you have sold your stake in the investment.  The sale reported on IRS form 1099-B will report the loss that you sustained.

     

    In TurboTax Online, follow these steps:

     

    • Click on Federal down the left side of the screen.
    • Click on Wages & Income down the left side of the screen.
    • Scroll down to Investments and Savings and click the down arrow to the right.
    • Click Start / Revisit to the right of Stocks, Cryptocurrency, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other.
    • Click Add investments.

    If you retain an investment which becomes 100% worthless, it may qualify for treatment as a nonbusiness bad debt.  See here.

     

    There must be no chance that the borrower can or will ever pay you back the amount of the loan. It is important to make a documented effort to collect your money with:

    • Letters
    • Invoices
    • Phone calls

    If the borrower files for bankruptcy, this is clear evidence you cannot be repaid.

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    JamesG1Answer
    March 25, 2024

    If I understand you correctly, you have sold your stake in the investment.  The sale reported on IRS form 1099-B will report the loss that you sustained.

     

    In TurboTax Online, follow these steps:

     

    • Click on Federal down the left side of the screen.
    • Click on Wages & Income down the left side of the screen.
    • Scroll down to Investments and Savings and click the down arrow to the right.
    • Click Start / Revisit to the right of Stocks, Cryptocurrency, Mutual Funds, Bonds, Other.
    • Click Add investments.

    If you retain an investment which becomes 100% worthless, it may qualify for treatment as a nonbusiness bad debt.  See here.

     

    There must be no chance that the borrower can or will ever pay you back the amount of the loan. It is important to make a documented effort to collect your money with:

    • Letters
    • Invoices
    • Phone calls

    If the borrower files for bankruptcy, this is clear evidence you cannot be repaid.

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