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

How crypto is taxed in 2023

September 25, 2023How is crypto taxed and what does the IRS consider a taxable event? We answer these questions and more in our summary of how the IRS taxes crypto for US taxpayers.

Guide to Crypto Tax-Loss Harvesting 2023

September 25, 2023If you tax-loss harvest crypto at the end of the tax year or during market dips, you can reduce your tax liability and save money on your 2023 tax return. Follow the steps in this comprehensive guide to get started!

How to Report Crypto On Your Taxes: 5-Step Guide

September 21, 2023Ensure accuracy when reporting crypto taxes by including all crypto earnings and other crypto taxable events on your tax Form 8949, Form Schedule D, and Form 1040. Learn how to file crypto taxes step-by-step with our comprehensive guide.

How to Report Crypto Losses and Reduce Your Crypto Taxes 2023

September 20, 2023Learn about reporting crypto losses on taxes, with information about how to offset capital gains and income, tax loss harvesting, and more.

Crypto Accounting Methods: FIFO, LIFO, HIFO & More

September 18, 2023Different cost basis accounting methods can result in different capital gains totals. Find out more about the FIFO, LIFO, HIFO, and Minimization methods.

Tax Deductions for Crypto Donations

May 2, 2023Donating crypto can provide significant tax savings, but the IRS’s reporting requirements can be tricky. Learn more about filing deductions here.

How Are Cryptocurrency Gifts Taxed in 2023?

September 18, 2023Learn 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 2023

September 19, 2023New platforms and NFT collections often use airdrops to attract or reward users. If you receive tokens in an airdrop, are they taxable? Find out more.

Guide to Crypto Mining Taxes for 2023

September 24, 2023Crypto 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 2023

September 27, 20231099 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.

Expertise

  • Accounting
  • Cryptocurrency
  • Tax

Education

  • Florida Atlantic University

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