{"id":125554,"date":"2019-07-01T20:40:26","date_gmt":"2019-07-01T20:40:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bnreport.com\/facebooks-cryptocurrency-libra-could-run-into-tax-trouble-say-lawyers\/"},"modified":"2019-07-01T20:40:26","modified_gmt":"2019-07-01T20:40:26","slug":"facebooks-cryptocurrency-libra-could-run-into-tax-trouble-say-lawyers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bnreport.com\/en\/facebooks-cryptocurrency-libra-could-run-into-tax-trouble-say-lawyers\/","title":{"rendered":"Facebooks cryptocurrency Libra could run into tax trouble say lawyers"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Facebooks new cryptocurrency Libra could face serious tax issues that could hamper its widespread takeup, according to City lawyers.<\/p>\n

Earlier this month, the social media giant confirmed plans to launch Libra<\/a> which is intended to be a new global currency that can improve access to the financial system.<\/p>\n

Tax lawyers from Magic Circle law firm Clifford Chance said in a briefing note that Libra could create tax liabilities for users based on its fluctuations against their local currency.<\/p>\n

The fluctuation of Libra against local currencies will create a \u201cnovel problem for consumers,\u201d the firm said.<\/p>\n

\u201cEach time they transact, theyll be making a currency gain or loss. In most countries gains will be taxable, meaning consumers will have to file a detailed tax return showing all their transactions and the exchange rate at the time, and pay any tax due,\u201d the note said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis seems to us to be a significant barrier to wide adoption,\u201d the lawyers argued.<\/p>\n

Read more:<\/strong> Is Facebooks libra a step towards the legitimisation of crypto?<\/a><\/p>\n

Facebook said in a statement: \u201cPeople will be responsible for filing their taxes in accordance with local laws in the jurisdictions in which they operate. We expect that many wallets and financial services built on the Libra Blockchain will provide people with tools to help manage this.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe look forward to working with policymakers as they clarify the application of existing tax laws to cryptocurrencies, or in some cases to update those laws.\u201d<\/p>\n

The HMRC does not cRead More<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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