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United States Tax Compliance

Form 1040 · Schedule D · FBAR / FATCA

Tax authority
IRS
Tax year
1 January – 31 December
Filing deadline
15 April (or 15 October with extension)
CGT rate
0% / 15% / 20% (short-term taxed as income)
Overview

The United States tax system at a glance

Filings in United States go through Internal Revenue Service. The standard method is Form 1040 with Schedules.

Property for tax purposes. Capital gains on disposals. Income on mining and staking.

Annual exemption: No separate CGT exemption (part of income)

Key rates & treatment

Income tax rates
10% / 12% / 22% / 24% / 32% / 35% / 37%
Capital gains rate
0% / 15% / 20% (short-term taxed as income)
Annual exemption
No separate CGT exemption (part of income)
Currency
USD ($)

What Handy covers in United States

Six things your United States expert handles end-to-end.

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Form 8949 and Schedule D preparation

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Foreign account reporting (FBAR / FinCEN 114)

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FATCA compliance (Form 8938)

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State-level tax considerations

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Wash sale rule application

Form 1099-DA preparation

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Key deadlines

When the United States tax year runs and when filings are due.

Tax year
1 January – 31 December
The reporting period for income and gains.
Filing deadline
15 April (or 15 October with extension)
When your return is due to IRS.
Filing method
Form 1040 with Schedules
How returns are submitted.

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