H&R Block needs clear regulations before dealing with crypto taxes, CEO says
Ultimately, crypto taxing could be part of the business, H&R Block CEO Jeff Jones added. As the debate surrounding crypto regulations heats up, tax professionals are taking a more cautious approach to deal with Bitcoin (BTC) and other earnings. The United States-based tax preparation service company H&R Block is looking for more precise regulations before handling their customers’ crypto holdings.Answering tax-related questions on CNBC, H&R Block CEO Jeff Jones called crypto an interesting thing in terms of taxation:“Because it’s not federally regulated, it’s really not a place we weigh in....
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