Squaring the Circle: Are Smart Contracts and DAOs Tax Entities? 1 Credit
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The rise of blockchain technology has introduced innovative concepts such as smart contracts and Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs). However, as they become more prevalent, a significant question arises: Are smart contracts and DAOs considered tax entities?
This course provides tax and accounting professionals specializing in Web3, DeFi, cryptocurrency, and blockchain technologies with an in-depth exploration of how smart contracts and decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs) are viewed from a tax perspective. Participants will learn when software arrangements may be considered tax entities or subject to "look-through" treatment. The Course will cover the potential tax consequences of these treatments and delve into arguments contradicting them.
Additionally, the course will explain relevant tax guidelines and best practices for minimizing risks. Topics such as partnership, domestic and foreign corporation treatment, and alternatives to entity classification will be addressed. Participants will also learn about real-world use cases involving DAOs and protocols, understand key concepts like liquidity pools, and explore potential strategies to avoid undesired tax implications. The presenter will discuss thought experiments and practical examples to illustrate the implications and applications of the discussed concepts.Â
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Join this CE Course, it is designed to provide participants with the necessary knowledge to understand the evolving tax environment around Web3 entities and offer strategies for compliance.
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1 CPE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02020-24-S) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02020-24-S) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1607) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) | 1 CPD | Eligible |
| Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Tax Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 332310) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2025) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02020-24-S) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02020-24-S) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02020-24-S) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1 CPE | Eligible |
| Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| License details | Credits | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) | 1.5 CPE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02020-24-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02020-24-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Federal tax-related matters for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-1607) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) | 1.5 CPD | Eligible |
| Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) | 1.5 CE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02020-24-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) | 1.5 CE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02020-24-O) | 1 CE | Eligible |
| Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) | 1.5 CE | Eligible |
| Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) | 1.5 CE | Eligible |
| Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Federal tax-related matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-T-02020-24-O) | 1 CE | Approved |
| Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) | 1.5 CPE | Eligible |
| Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) | 1.5 CE | Eligible |
| Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) | 1.5 CE | Eligible |
Credit
1
Course Level
Basic
Instructional Method
QAS Self Study
Group Internet Based
Pre-requisites
None
Advance Preparation
None
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