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12/17/2025

Trader Joe sells his low-basis Bitcoin, drags over the 50k basis from the other one, and reports a much smaller gain. Great… until you notice he now has a $5k basis with no Bitcoin attached, and a Bitcoin with no basis attached.

This is the “orphaned basis” problem everyone talks about.

12/09/2025

Your wallet isn't lying. It just doesn't track basis. Joe learned that the hard way: one orphaned basis, one orphaned asset, and a tax headache waiting to happen.

11/28/2025

Here’s where I went wrong on Rev Proc 2024-28 and why it matters, especially if you were shifting basis around before 2025. Clearing it up so you don’t repeat the same mistake.

11/26/2025

Whoops! Here's my video correcting a bit of a blooper in the first video from last time, about Revenue Procedure 2024-28.

Enjoy!

https://youtu.be/mi2qmzjPxEs

Clarifying our interpretation of Rev-Proc 2024-28. Here’s the corrected guidance and what you should follow moving forward.Original video: https://www.youtub...

11/25/2025

Crypto tax tools aren’t perfect, especially with allocations.

Double-check everything and use spreadsheets when you need real accuracy.

Link to the full breakdown is in the comments.

11/13/2025

Are you an active crypto trader who used "universal allocation" on your prior returns?

That party is over! But, fear not, I break down in this video what your options are to save on your taxes under Revenue Procedure 2024-28.

I walk through this archaic document in simple language, so be sure to watch the whole thing!

𝗛𝗶𝗻𝘁: I made an error in this video (which I've since corrected, in a video coming soon). Can you find it?

In this video, blockchain lawyer Ari Good explains the biggest changes in crypto tax law taking effect in 2025 — including how basis works, what the new Form...

11/10/2025

As of January 1, 2025, digital assets are now treated as “covered securities” under U.S. tax law. That means every wallet and account stands alone for reporting purposes. You can no longer combine them when calculating gains or losses.

- Identify your holdings as of January 1, 2025.
- Organize your wallets and accounts.
- Allocate your cost basis before you sell.

Now is the time to clean up your records and avoid paying more tax than necessary.

11/05/2025

Most people think “basis” just means what you paid for your crypto. In reality, tax law makes it a moving target. Basis can transfer, adjust, and even be reused depending on how you hold or exchange your assets.

Understanding your cost basis is the first step in lowering your crypto tax bill.

10/27/2025

The Dreamers are artists at heart. They build metaverses, communities, and platforms that make life more creative and connected. They chase opportunity. I manage risk.

Are you one of the Dreamers?

10/24/2025

After 25 years in law, I’ve learned one thing: I’ll tell you the truth, not what you want to hear. Are you a Builder, a Dreamer, or just someone who wants an excellent attorney?

10/23/2025

Traditional finance is slow, outdated, and expensive but it’s what people know. Most don’t see or care what happens behind the scenes.