Re:The IRS collects data on Coinbase account holders
by nokcha on Friday March 16, 2018 @12:06PM
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>Not sure about the trading fees
I believe they factor into calculating the gain/loss. E.g., if you buy 100 units for $99 plus a $1 fee, then your cost basis is ($99 + $1)/(100 units) = $1.00/unit. If you later sell them all for $111 with a $1 fee, then your capital gain is ($111 - $1) - ($100) = $10.
I believe they factor into calculating the gain/loss. E.g., if you buy 100 units for $99 plus a $1 fee, then your cost basis is ($99 + $1)/(100 units) = $1.00/unit. If you later sell them all for $111 with a $1 fee, then your capital gain is ($111 - $1) - ($100) = $10.