Crypto Tax Help From a Real CPA — Right Here in Greater Nashville

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Flat-fee cryptocurrency tax preparation, basis reconstruction, and IRS notice response from a licensed Tennessee CPA based in Franklin. Fully remote, fully secure — built for investors and traders across Middle Tennessee.

Sound Familiar?

Crypto taxes have a way of turning a good year into a stressful one. Most of the people who call me are dealing with some version of these:

  • Coinbase, Uphold, or another exchange sent you a 1099 (or the new Form 1099-DA) that shows huge proceeds — but no cost basis, so it looks like everything you sold was pure profit.

  • You traded on an exchange that's now shut down, frozen, or bankrupt, and your transaction history went with it.

  • You've got thousands of transactions spread across multiple exchanges, wallets, and chains, and no single report that ties them together.

  • Staking rewards, airdrops, DeFi swaps, NFT sales — you're honestly not sure what was taxable and what wasn't.

  • TurboTax choked on your CSV imports, or your previous preparer told you they "don't do crypto."

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None of this means you did something wrong. It means the reporting system wasn't built for how crypto actually works — and it takes someone who works in this space to reconcile it properly.

Got a CP2000 or other IRS letter about crypto?

Don't panic — and don't ignore it. These notices are computer-generated matches between exchange reporting and your return, and the proposed amount is often calculated with zero cost basis, as if every dollar of proceeds were profit. Once basis is properly reconstructed and documented, the real picture can look very different. IRS notices have strict response deadlines, so if you've received one, reach out sooner rather than later.

I Got an IRS Notice

How It Works

Step 1 — Tell me what's going on. Fill out the contact form near the bottom of this page with a quick description of your situation — what you traded, where, and what prompted you to reach out (tax season, an IRS notice, or just wanting it done right). I'll follow up to schedule a brief intro call.

Step 2 — Secure upload and reconciliation. You'll share your exchange reports, wallet addresses, and documents through an encrypted client portal. I use professional crypto tax software to consolidate every transaction across exchanges and wallets, reconstruct missing cost basis, and reconcile the results against what's been reported to the IRS.

Step 3 — Flat fee, agreed up front. Then we execute. Once I've scoped the work, you get a written flat-fee proposal — no hourly meter, no surprise bills. Approve it electronically, and I prepare your return or your notice response, walk you through the results, and file.

Joshua Yebba, CPA — crypto tax accountant in Franklin, Tennessee

A Local CPA Who Actually Works With Crypto

I'm Josh, a licensed Tennessee CPA and the owner of Joshua Yebba, CPA, PLLC in Franklin. My practice focuses on the tax situations most preparers avoid: cryptocurrency, equity compensation, and complex individual and small-business returns.

Crypto isn't a sideline for me — it's a core specialty. I work hands-on with basis reconstruction across exchanges and wallets, IRS notice response for digital asset transactions, and multi-year cleanup for traders who've never had their activity properly reported.

My practice is built on secure, modern tools, so whether you're in Franklin, Nashville, or anywhere in Tennessee, working together is simple: encrypted document sharing, electronic signatures, and video, phone, or in-person meetings on your schedule.

FAQ

  • Possibly, yes. Trading one coin for another, spending crypto, and earning staking rewards or airdrops are generally taxable events under current IRS guidance — even if no U.S. dollars ever hit your bank account. Simply buying and holding, on the other hand, is not taxable. Sorting out which of your transactions matter is a big part of what I do.

  • It's an automated IRS notice proposing additional tax when the income reported to the IRS by third parties (like exchanges) doesn't match your return. It is not an audit, and the proposed amount is not final — but it does have a response deadline, and the IRS's math frequently assumes no cost basis. A properly documented response can present the accurate numbers.

  • Usually, yes. Basis reconstruction — rebuilding your transaction history from wallet data, blockchain records, bank statements, and surviving exchange exports — is one of my core services. It takes work, but "the records are gone" is rarely the end of the story.

  • Every engagement is a flat fee, quoted in writing before any work begins, based on the number of exchanges, transaction volume, and years involved. You'll never get an open-ended hourly bill from me.

  • No. I serve clients throughout Tennessee. I'm based in Franklin, so Middle Tennessee clients get the benefit of a CPA in their own backyard — but everything from document sharing to signatures to meetings can happen securely online.

Let's Untangle Your Crypto Taxes

Whether you're staring down an IRS notice, dreading tax season, or just want this handled correctly for once — start with the contact form. Tell me a little about your situation and I'll respond promptly. No obligation, no pressure, no judgment about the state of your records.

Existing client or time-sensitive issue? Call (615) 707-0166.

Your information is confidential and will only be used to respond to your inquiry.