Capital Loss vs Tax Liability

Quick comparison to help you distinguish these two crypto terms.

Capital Loss
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A financial loss realised when a cryptocurrency is sold or disposed of for less than its original cost basis, which can be used to offset capital gains and reduce tax liability.

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Tax Liability
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The total amount of tax legally owed to a government authority based on taxable income, capital gains, and other reportable financial activity in a given tax year.

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