#WATCH I Crypto assets are sure to shape the future of how we transact. SARS has taken a keen interest in enforcing compliance with taxation on crypto assets. Tax practitioners have no choice but to understand crypto assets and the taxation issues thereof.

Taxation of Crypto Assets

Overview

Crypto assets are sure to shape the future of how we transact. SARS has taken a keen interest in enforcing compliance with taxation on crypto assets. Tax practitioners have no choice but to understand crypto assets and the taxation issues thereof.

Webinar content

In this webinar, we will specifically discuss the following:

• What is a crypto asset?
• Why is cryptocurrency not a currency?
• What are SARS's views on crypto assets?
• What are the different income sources of crypto assets?
• How to deal with the crypto asset question in the context of income vs capital gain.
• When does a taxable event occur?
• Dealing with trading stock valuation.
• Ring-fencing of assessed losses.
• How to value crypto currency for calculations.
• What is the VAT consequences of dealing with crypto assets?
• How to complete crypto assets revenue and or capital gains/losses on the ITR12.

Who should attend?

Tax managers/consultants, heads of tax, financial directors, accountants.

Presenter

Chris Herbst

Honours Business Management, Computer Science, Certified Bitcoin Professional

Chris Herbst is the managing director at CH Consulting. He completed an Honours in Business Management at the University of Stellenbosch in 2008. Subsequently, he continued his studies in taxation, commercial law and auditing while doing his articles at a Stellenbosch firm. In 2012, he founded CH Consulting which provides accounting, taxation, and software engineering services. In 2015, he completed a Computer Science degree specialising in Computer Science and Mathematical Statistics at the University of Stellenbosch whilst occupying his role as director. Chris is also a practicing member of the South African Institute of Taxation (SAIT) and a Certified Bitcoin Professional (CBP).

CPD

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