evolocomotive
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In God we Trust, all others pay cash or CC!
Ask RR: Would you pay for a subscription with Bitcoins?
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I prefer to use Paypal.
Let's keep it to $.
I don't need another form of currency to deal with.
I don't need another form of currency to deal with.
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Interesting article about Bitcoin and alternative currency
Ripple Credit System Could Help or Harm Bitcoin - IEEE Spectrum
Ripple Credit System Could Help or Harm Bitcoin - IEEE Spectrum
rexgame
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In the financial and legal system Bitcoin and similar currencies are already well defined. Legally, Bitcoin is a "Community Currency." Specifically, the financial world would call it a "cryptocurrency." These types of currencies are not federally regulated, and only in Illinois are they illegal.
Bitcoin trading is not legal on the open market as it is not considered "money" by the SEC. In order to trade Bitcoin for goods and services it must be done privately. An unintended consequence of the way Bitcoin works, is that it is only traded privately, anyway.
Community Currency's have no value, other than what we assign to it, which is why if they are simply kept contained within the community, they are perfectly legal. (outside of Illinois, of course).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_community_currencies_in_the_United_States
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Personally, I would not use it, however, It wouldn't be a bad idea in making it an option. Even if you get a few people who are willing to use it, it would probably be worth it. Could only help business.
WASHINGTON — Virtual currencies like bitcoin will be taxed like property — not currency, the Internal Revenue Service said Tuesday.
The IRS says bitcoin is not legal tender. You can't use it to pay your taxes.
However, if you receive wages in bitcoin, you have to pay taxes on it just like you would if you got paid in dollars. Or if you got paid in chickens.
The IRS issued a series of 16 questions and answers Tuesday to clarify the tax treatment of virtual currencies like bitcoin. In general, the IRS says it will apply the same rules that govern other barter transactions.
If you receive wages in bitcoin, they would be taxed at their fair market value at the time you were paid, the IRS said. If you use bitcoins to pay for goods or services, the vendor must report the income, using the fair market value of the bitcoins at the time of the transaction.
For investors, bitcoins will be treated like other commodities, the IRS said. If they increase in value, you have to pay capital gains taxes after you sell them. If they lose value, you can recognize a capital loss.
Created in 2009, bitcoin is an online currency that allows people to make one-to-one transactions, buy goods and services and exchange money across borders without involving banks or other third parties. Bitcoins have become popular with libertarians, tech enthusiasts and speculators.
Regulators worry about criminals using them to avoid detection.
In February, one of the largest bitcoin exchanges, based in Tokyo, filed for bankruptcy, adding to mistrust of the currency. Supporters say problems at the exchange were isolated.
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The IRS says bitcoin is not legal tender. You can't use it to pay your taxes.
However, if you receive wages in bitcoin, you have to pay taxes on it just like you would if you got paid in dollars. Or if you got paid in chickens.
The IRS issued a series of 16 questions and answers Tuesday to clarify the tax treatment of virtual currencies like bitcoin. In general, the IRS says it will apply the same rules that govern other barter transactions.
If you receive wages in bitcoin, they would be taxed at their fair market value at the time you were paid, the IRS said. If you use bitcoins to pay for goods or services, the vendor must report the income, using the fair market value of the bitcoins at the time of the transaction.
For investors, bitcoins will be treated like other commodities, the IRS said. If they increase in value, you have to pay capital gains taxes after you sell them. If they lose value, you can recognize a capital loss.
Created in 2009, bitcoin is an online currency that allows people to make one-to-one transactions, buy goods and services and exchange money across borders without involving banks or other third parties. Bitcoins have become popular with libertarians, tech enthusiasts and speculators.
Regulators worry about criminals using them to avoid detection.
In February, one of the largest bitcoin exchanges, based in Tokyo, filed for bankruptcy, adding to mistrust of the currency. Supporters say problems at the exchange were isolated.
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I'd accept bitcoins. They're only going up, up, up in value.
Well..until the bubble pops and they're worth nothing.
Well..until the bubble pops and they're worth nothing.
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