Im 18 and I sold some stocks and crypto and im scared as shit, I don't want to mess calculations up and have the IRS up my ass, plus my dads gonna get pist off and doesn't understand cryptocurrency, i want the IRS to disappear already. Young anon is shitting his pants and needs help to calm down.
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Don't panic - read the tax form on income reporting carefully - get the paper manual, or use an online tax filing product like Turbo Tax. They explain what the IRS doesn't - much of this is not considered income or dividends by the IRS. Also what dividends you have can still be put in a tax-free/deferred vehicle like an IRA or 401(k), and isn't it time you had one? Starting early means the money works for you longer and harder.