Guidance on Cryptocurrency Issues Possible This Year - McDermott Will & Emery

Guidance on Cryptocurrency Issues Possible This Year

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John Lutz said more businesses are considering initial coin offerings or the issuance of tokens as a means of funding a blockchain project, but there is a question as to how the tokens should be characterized for federal tax purposes when they don’t fall within the realm of convertible virtual currencies under Notice 2014-21.