The deadline to file taxes is just over one month away, and some might be including cryptocurrency earnings for the very first time. Lisa Greene-Lewis, a tax expert at TurboTax, explains what investors need to be aware of this season.
"The way you use it is the way it's taxed," says Greene-Lewis who has noticed an increased demand for clarification on this type of reporting. "There's more questions coming up as more people are trading."
Greene-Lewis says that, if one is mining cryptocurrency, it becomes taxable when the asset is recognized.
Google's head of search testified at the company's trial Thursday as it started presenting its defense. The Justice Department in several states alleged that Google violated antitrust law to achieve its dominance in search.
Stocks were mixed in Friday's opening session as the Nasdaq sought to recover after a rough week and following Amazon's earnings, which topped expectations.
It's a benefit to have a 401k plan with your employer but it can also be stressful to decide how to best allocate your contributions. Michele Schneider, partner and director of trading research and education with MarketGauge.com, joined Cheddar News to explain which markets are best to invest in, depending on your age demographic.
