Beware BitCoin Users: The Tax Man Cometh!
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The GAO report warns that many virtual currency transactions — including Bitcoin mining, exchanges, and hybrid/in-game economies like Second Life and World of Warcraft — are likely taxable under current U.S. law, but that the IRS lacks clear guidance and effective tracking; GAO recommends low-cost steps such as publishing clearer tax guidance and third-party reporting requirements to reduce compliance risks.
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