{"id":34103,"date":"2023-12-13T01:52:47","date_gmt":"2023-12-13T05:52:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/cryptocornercafe.com\/cafe\/?p=34103"},"modified":"2023-12-13T01:52:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-13T05:52:47","slug":"ftx-and-irs-lock-horns-over-24-billion-tax-bill-ftts-key-support-wavers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/cryptocornercafe.com\/cafe\/2023\/12\/13\/ftx-and-irs-lock-horns-over-24-billion-tax-bill-ftts-key-support-wavers\/","title":{"rendered":"FTX And IRS Lock Horns Over $24 Billion Tax Bill, FTT\u2019s Key Support Wavers"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a striking turn of events, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States has presented a staggering tax bill of $24 billion against the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange <\/a>FTX.\u00a0<\/p>\n

FTX Challenges IRS\u2019s $24 Billion Tax Bill<\/h2>\n

According to court filings<\/a> and FTX\u2019s response to the IRS\u2019s claims, several key arguments challenge the basis of the tax bill. Firstly, FTX highlights that its operations spanned three years, never distributing dividends or earnings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Secondly, the exchange\u2019s defense attorneys claim that the company incurred substantial losses rather than generating income that could support the IRS\u2019s \u201cexorbitant\u201d tax claim.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thirdly, the lawyers argue that FTX is currently in liquidation and is not engaged in any ongoing business activities apart from those required for the liquidation process.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Finally, the company emphasizes that the recovery sought by the IRS would ultimately come at the expense of FTX\u2019s victims, as the funds would be redirected away from their rightful recipients.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As the court hearing approaches<\/a>, FTX asserts that proceeding with a court-supervised estimation process would demonstrate the company\u2019s significant losses during its operational period, rendering the IRS\u2019s claim \u201cbaseless.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

FTX emphasizes that any forced payment would harm the victims of the FTX fraud, many of whom are already grappling with \u201cprofound losses.\u201d<\/p>\n

FTX\u2019s administrators have managed to recover<\/a> approximately $7 billion in assets, including $3.4 billion in cryptocurrencies. These figures underscore the complex financial landscape surrounding the IRS\u2019s claim against FTX.<\/p>\n

As the courtroom showdown ensues, the case outcome will undoubtedly have significant implications for the future of crypto taxation and the recovery prospects of FTX\u2019s creditors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

FTT\u2019s Bullish Trend Holds Strong<\/h2>\n

As the cryptocurrency market experiences a significant correction following a bullish surge led by Bitcoin (BTC), FTX\u2019s native token, FTT, has seen a decline of over 5% in the past 24 hours, adding to the company\u2019s legal concerns.<\/p>\n

After a three-month accumulation phase that kept FTT trading in a range between $0.9 and $1.2 from September to the beginning of November, the token witnessed an impressive surge<\/a> in the last month, reaching its highest price of the year at $6.042, a level not seen since November 2022.<\/p>\n

However, the token has retraced to its current price mark of $4.8, with the next support level at $4.45 in case of further downward movement.<\/p>\n

On a positive note, FTT is trading above key moving averages<\/a>, including the 200-day and 50-day MA, which provide support and indicate the potential for further upward price action.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, since the beginning of November, FTT has consistently recorded higher highs and higher lows, forming an uptrend pattern. This trend has been observed three times, with the token experiencing an uptrend, followed by a pullback for a support test, and then a continuation to reach new highs.<\/p>\n

Assuming this trend continues and the legal developments do not have a significant impact on the price of the token, FTT may be poised for a significant rise in the coming months, given the remarkable uptrend pattern seen on the daily chart.<\/p>\n

Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com\u00a0<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

<\/p>\n

In a striking turn of events, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in the United States has presented a staggering tax bill of $24 billion against the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange <\/a>FTX.\u00a0<\/p>\n

FTX Challenges IRS\u2019s $24 Billion Tax Bill<\/h2>\n

According to court filings<\/a> and FTX\u2019s response to the IRS\u2019s claims, several key arguments challenge the basis of the tax bill. Firstly, FTX highlights that its operations spanned three years, never distributing dividends or earnings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Secondly, the exchange\u2019s defense attorneys claim that the company incurred substantial losses rather than generating income that could support the IRS\u2019s \u201cexorbitant\u201d tax claim.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Thirdly, the lawyers argue that FTX is currently in liquidation and is not engaged in any ongoing business activities apart from those required for the liquidation process.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Finally, the company emphasizes that the recovery sought by the IRS would ultimately come at the expense of FTX\u2019s victims, as the funds would be redirected away from their rightful recipients.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As the court hearing approaches<\/a>, FTX asserts that proceeding with a court-supervised estimation process would demonstrate the company\u2019s significant losses during its operational period, rendering the IRS\u2019s claim \u201cbaseless.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

FTX emphasizes that any forced payment would harm the victims of the FTX fraud, many of whom are already grappling with \u201cprofound losses.\u201d<\/p>\n

FTX\u2019s administrators have managed to recover<\/a> approximately $7 billion in assets, including $3.4 billion in cryptocurrencies. These figures underscore the complex financial landscape surrounding the IRS\u2019s claim against FTX.<\/p>\n

As the courtroom showdown ensues, the case outcome will undoubtedly have significant implications for the future of crypto taxation and the recovery prospects of FTX\u2019s creditors.\u00a0<\/p>\n

FTT\u2019s Bullish Trend Holds Strong<\/h2>\n

As the cryptocurrency market experiences a significant correction following a bullish surge led by Bitcoin (BTC), FTX\u2019s native token, FTT, has seen a decline of over 5% in the past 24 hours, adding to the company\u2019s legal concerns.<\/p>\n

After a three-month accumulation phase that kept FTT trading in a range between $0.9 and $1.2 from September to the beginning of November, the token witnessed an impressive surge<\/a> in the last month, reaching its highest price of the year at $6.042, a level not seen since November 2022.<\/p>\n

However, the token has retraced to its current price mark of $4.8, with the next support level at $4.45 in case of further downward movement.<\/p>\n

On a positive note, FTT is trading above key moving averages<\/a>, including the 200-day and 50-day MA, which provide support and indicate the potential for further upward price action.<\/p>\n

Furthermore, since the beginning of November, FTT has consistently recorded higher highs and higher lows, forming an uptrend pattern. This trend has been observed three times, with the token experiencing an uptrend, followed by a pullback for a support test, and then a continuation to reach new highs.<\/p>\n

Assuming this trend continues and the legal developments do not have a significant impact on the price of the token, FTT may be poised for a significant rise in the coming months, given the remarkable uptrend pattern seen on the daily chart.<\/p>\n

Featured image from Shutterstock, chart from TradingView.com\u00a0<\/p>\n

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