Andrew Perlin

Andrew Perlin, CPA

Head of Tax, TokenTax

Experience

Andrew Perlin, CPA, began his career as an in-house accountant in the healthcare industry, eventually becoming the organization's financial controller. In this role, he developed an expertise in forensic accounting, which he drew upon when founding CryptoCPAs, one of the first companies specializing in crypto accounting and tax prep.

Andrew joined the TokenTax team in 2018 following TokenTax's acquisition of CryptoCPAs.

He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and a bachelor's degree in hospitality management from Florida Atlantic University.

Latest articles by Andrew Perlin

What to Know About Crypto Tax Loss Harvesting in 2025

February 3, 2025Learn crypto tax loss harvesting strategies to offset gains, reduce tax burdens, and optimize your finances year-round.

How to Report Crypto on Taxes in 2025

February 3, 2025Learn how to report crypto on taxes and ensure accurate reporting of taxable crypto events for your return, this and every tax season.

How to Write Off Crypto Losses and Reduce Your Crypto Taxes in 2025

February 3, 2025Learn about reporting crypto losses on taxes, with information about how to offset capital gains and income, tax loss harvesting, and more.

What Is LIFO, FIFO, and HIFO? Crypto Accounting Methods

February 3, 2025Different cost-based accounting methods can result in different capital gains taxes. Learn about FIFO, LIFO, HIFO for crypto.

How Are Cryptocurrency Gifts Taxed in 2025?

January 22, 2025Learn about crypto gift tax, how to make tax-deductible donations to qualifying nonprofits, and strategies to minimize your taxes when gifting crypto.

Reporting Crypto Airdrop Taxes in 2025

January 26, 2025Crypto projects use airdrops to attract or reward users. If you receive tokens in an airdrop, they are typically. Learn more.

Crypto Mining Tax Guide 2025

December 26, 2024Crypto mining taxes vary by region. US-based crypto miners can anticipate paying crypto mining tax on both income from rewards and capital gains upon the sale of coins from mining activity. Learn more in this comprehensive article.

Everything You Need to Know About Crypto 1099s in 2025

November 1, 20241099 crypto forms are an important part of annual tax filing for crypto holders. Learn all about crypto 1099 forms in this comprehensive article from our industry experts.

Does Coinbase Report to the IRS?

February 3, 2025Does Coinbase report to the IRS? Learn about Coinbase's IRS reporting requirements, tax documents, and what it means for US taxpayers.

Expertise

  • Accounting
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Tax

Education

  • Florida Atlantic University

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