Explore the intricate world of cryptocurrency taxation and understand what constitutes taxable activity for individuals and business in this rapidly evolving realm. Discover how tax investigators utilise advanced blockchain analytics to uncover and trace crypto transactions and ensure tax compliance when dealing with crypto assets of your clients.
1.00pm to 2.00pm Taxation on Cryptocurrencies and Crypto Transactions
- Understanding Taxable Events
- Learn what on and off chain activities are considered taxable, including selling, trading, exchange, mining, and staking of Crypto-assets
- Blockchain Analytics
- Gain insights into the sophisticated tools and techniques tax investigators employ to track and analyse blockchain transactions
- Basic Compliance Strategies
- Discover practical tips and strategies to ensure compliance with tax regulations and avoid potential pitfalls
Presented by Tom Aspin, Director, Financial Advisory Services, Grant Thornton
Description
Attend and earn 1 CPD hour
Chair:
James Cochrane, Partner, Lane Neave
Learning Objectives:
- Identify taxable events related to cryptocurrencies and crypto transactions.
- Understand which on-chain and off-chain activities, such as selling, trading, mining, and staking, are subject to taxation.
Presenters
James Cochrane, Partner, Lane Neave
James is a dispute resolution and litigation partner at Lane Neave in Auckland, specializing in banking, finance, insolvency, company law, and insurance. He has expertise in cryptocurrency, web3 technology, and digital assets, advising on tax, asset structuring, gaming, and regulatory issues. James also handles fintech, social media disputes, and corporate social responsibility. With a First Class Honours LLM from the University of Auckland, he is active in BlockchainNZ, RITANZ, and NZILA. He provides commercial advice to a diverse range of clients, from individuals and startups to multinational corporations.
Tom Aspin, Director, Financial Advisory Services, Grant Thornton
Tom is currently the operational lead for both the Cryptopia and Dasset Liquidations – two of the most complex and challenging cryptocurrency insolvency cases in the world to date. His extensive experience with virtual assets includes tracing cryptocurrencies through multiple exchanges, recovering assets, and supporting the filing of legal actions in various jurisdictions. To deliver the best possible outcomes for stakeholders and creditors, these insolvencies require specialist knowledge of complex cross-border issues and extensive engagement with regulatory authorities in New Zealand and across the globe.
This seminar is part of a series
Digital Assets: Regulating Tokenisation, Taxing Crypto, and Crypto Estate Planning
Dive into this three-part series to explore the impact of digital assets on estate planning, taxation, and asset management. From tokenisation and buying to managing and strategising, uncover the latest trends and regulatory challenges. Get ready to level up your expertise and navigate the changing landscape with confidence.
Description
Attend and earn 3 CPD hours
If you register for the full series as a live online product after the date of an individual session, you will be sent the recording for the sessions that have passed. Alternatively, you can register for individual sessions by following the links below.
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