Project Manager, TokenTax
Tynisa (Ty) Gaines EA, is project manager at TokenTax. She has more than 20 years of experience as a tax professional, in situations ranging from retail offices to private EA/CPA firms. She has published and been quoted about tax topics in many publications, including Reuters and The Hill. She also wrote two tax e-books, as well as a scholarly publication on cryptocurrency in the National Income Tax Book.
Ty has also taught tax courses for local EAs and CPAs, Northern Virginia Community College, and the Virginia Tech Income Tax School.
Ty earned a B.S. in industrial psychology from the University of Illinois and an MPA in public personnel management from Troy University.
Publications
"The Challenges of Non-fungible Token Taxation," EA Journal, 2022.
Tax-ish: Teens 1.0
Tax-ish: Teens 2.0
Commentary
"Why this tax season is extra frustrating," CNN Business, 2022.
"Pandemic, Stimulus Checks Complicate Tax-Filing Season for Millions," The Hill, 2021
"Confusion Reigns as IRS Starts Issuing Coronavirus Payments," The Hill, 2020
"Tax Season Could Bring More Refund Confusion," The Hill, 2020
Interviews
The Newscast with Wolf Blitzer, CNN+, 31 March 2022.
WiB x TokenTax: Let's talk crypto tax basics, software, and more. Twitter Spaces with Women in Blockchain. 2022.
May 3, 2022 — What is self-employment tax and when do crypto traders need to pay it? Learn more.
May 5, 2022 — Filing crypto taxes with TurboTax? Learn how to import your Form 8949 from TokenTax and report your crypto capital gains tax.
May 3, 2022 — We're often asked how investors can minimize their crypto tax bill. Here are our top 5 tips.
April 28, 2022 — Did you receive an IRS Letter 6173, 6174, or 6174-A or a CP2000 notice for your crypto taxes? Learn what these letters mean and what actions you need to take.
May 23, 2022 — How much is cryptocurrency taxed? Your crypto capital gains tax rates depend on your income level and how long you held the cryptocurrency. Find out more.
April 28, 2022 — The IRS prohibits wash trading for financial securities—but does this rule apply to crypto assets? Learn more.
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