How Does a Capital Gain Tax Typically Treat Impermanent Loss?

Tax treatment varies by jurisdiction, but generally, impermanent loss is not a deductible event until it is "realized." The loss is realized when the liquidity provider withdraws their tokens from the pool and the resulting portfolio value is less than the initial deposited value. At this point, the difference can often be claimed as a capital loss to offset capital gains.

If a Future Settles on December 31st, When Is the Gain or Loss Realized for Tax Purposes?
What Is the Difference between Realized and Unrealized P&L in a Marked-to-Market System?
What Is the Tax Reporting Challenge Posed by Impermanent Loss in DeFi Futures?
Is Impermanent Loss Ever Realized, and If So, When?
In What Scenarios Is Impermanent Loss Converted into Permanent Loss for a Liquidity Provider?
How Does the Mark-to-Market Rule Simplify or Complicate Tax Reporting?
What Is the Concept of a “Deductible” in the Context of Crypto Custody Insurance?
How Does MTM Relate to the Concept of Realized and Unrealized Gains/losses?

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