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Cryptocurrency is property. It is not currency." This is the golden rule every business owner needs to hear before they consider a high-stakes exit in 2026. In this episode of the Exit Ready podcast, Ryan Ray sits down with tax attorney Rita Abro to demystify the complex world of crypto taxes in M&A transactions.Rita explains the "Double Tax" trap that catches many sellers off guard: the IRS taxes you on the full acquisition price at closing, even if half that price is in volatile Bitcoin. We discuss how to structure earnouts using crypto, why you should demand a 30% premium for shifting risk to your plate, and the critical importance of having the cash on hand to pay Uncle Sam—because you can't pay your taxes in Bitcoin.In this episode, we cover:The Blueprint: Why Bitcoin and Ethereum are "blue chips" while everything else is a "lottery ticket."Double Taxation: How a $2M deal can create a massive tax bill even if your crypto plummets the next day.Risk vs. Reward: Why younger sellers are more bullish on crypto exits than retiring boomers.The New Form 1099-DA: Why your crypto exchange is about to start "snitching" to the IRS in 2026.Connect with Ryan -

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