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Staking Reward Tax Documentation Service

Automated, comprehensive tax documentation for staking, delegation, and validation rewards. We aggregate data across networks, calculate fair market value, and generate IRS-ready forms, ensuring full compliance for individuals and entities.
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CORE SERVICE

Smart Contract Development

Secure, production-ready smart contracts built for scale and compliance.

We architect and deploy audited, gas-optimized smart contracts on EVM and Solana that form the secure backbone of your application. Our process delivers production-ready code in 2-4 weeks.

  • Security-First Development: Built with OpenZeppelin standards, formal verification, and comprehensive unit/integration testing.
  • Protocol Expertise: Custom logic for ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, staking, governance, and cross-chain bridges.
  • Full Lifecycle Support: From architecture and development through to deployment, monitoring, and upgrade management.

We ensure your contracts are not just functional, but are secure, maintainable, and ready for mainnet launch.

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AUTOMATED, ACCURATE, AUDIT-READY

How Our Automated Tax Engine Works

Our engine transforms complex staking reward data into precise, compliant tax documentation, eliminating manual work and reducing audit risk.

01

Universal Protocol Integration

We connect directly to over 50+ major PoS networks (Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos, Polkadot) and DeFi protocols. Our engine automatically ingests and normalizes all reward events, including native staking, liquid staking tokens (LSTs), and delegation rewards.

50+
Protocols Supported
24/7
Data Sync
02

Real-Time Cost Basis & FIFO/LIFO Calculation

Automatically calculates the cost basis for every staking reward using your chosen accounting method (FIFO, LIFO, HIFO). Tracks acquisition dates, fair market values, and adjusts for slashing events to ensure accurate capital gains/losses.

100%
Audit Trail
IRS/GAAP
Compliant
03

Automated Form Generation (8949, Schedule D)

Generates pre-filled IRS Form 8949 and Schedule D, along with comprehensive gain/loss summaries. Exports to CSV, PDF, and integrates directly with major tax software like TurboTax and CoinTracker for seamless filing.

< 5 min
Report Generation
3 Formats
Export Options
04

Continuous Compliance Monitoring

Our system continuously monitors for new regulatory guidance and protocol updates. We proactively adjust calculations for hard forks, airdrops, and changes in tax treatment, ensuring your documentation remains compliant year-round.

Real-Time
Regulatory Updates
Proactive
Alerts
benefits
STRATEGIC ADVANTAGES

Business Outcomes: Beyond Compliance

Our staking tax documentation service delivers more than just regulatory reports. It provides the data foundation for strategic financial planning and investor confidence.

01

Investor & Stakeholder Transparency

Generate clear, auditable reports for investors, boards, and auditors. Demonstrate financial diligence and build trust with verifiable on-chain revenue data.

Real-time
Data Access
FASB/GASB
Standards Aligned
02

Optimized Treasury Management

Gain precise visibility into staking yields, vesting schedules, and net asset value. Model different staking strategies and their tax implications for better capital allocation.

Portfolio View
Consolidated
Scenario Modeling
Enabled
03

Reduced Operational Overhead

Eliminate manual data aggregation from multiple validators and exchanges. Automate the entire workflow from raw chain data to formatted tax documents.

90%+
Time Saved
Zero Manual Entry
Guaranteed
04

Audit-Ready Financials

Maintain a permanent, immutable ledger of all staking events with full cost-basis tracking. Pass due diligence and financial audits with complete, source-verifiable records.

Immutable Ledger
Data Integrity
Full Audit Trail
Provided
A Realistic Comparison for Crypto Businesses

Build vs. Buy: The True Cost of Tax Compliance

Quantifying the total investment required for a robust staking reward tax documentation system, from development to long-term maintenance.

Cost FactorBuild In-HouseChainscore Service

Initial Development Time

6-12 months

2-4 weeks

Upfront Engineering Cost

$150K - $400K+

$0

Security Audit & Legal Review

$50K - $100K

Included

Ongoing API & Chain Support

Your team (2+ FTE)

Fully Managed

Regulatory Update Maintenance

High Risk & Cost

Included & Proactive

Time to First Tax Report

6 months

< 48 hours

Total Year 1 Cost (Est.)

$250K - $600K+

Starting at $60K

Guaranteed Accuracy SLA

Not Available

99.9% Data Fidelity

Support for 100+ DeFi Protocols

Custom Integration Required

Pre-built & Maintained

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PREDICTABLE, TRANSPARENT, AND SECURE

Our Four-Phase Delivery Process

We deliver a complete, auditable tax documentation system for your staking rewards in a structured, four-phase approach. This ensures clarity, security, and compliance at every step, from initial assessment to final deployment.

01

Phase 1: Discovery & Protocol Integration

We conduct a technical deep-dive into your staking infrastructure, mapping all reward streams, validators, and smart contracts. Our team integrates with your chosen protocols (e.g., Ethereum, Solana, Cosmos) to establish a secure data ingestion pipeline.

Deliverable: A detailed integration architecture document and data flow specification.

50+
Protocols Supported
1-3 days
Initial Assessment
02

Phase 2: Data Validation & Rule Engine Setup

We implement automated validation for all incoming reward transactions against on-chain data. Our configurable rule engine is tailored to your jurisdiction (e.g., IRS, HMRC) to correctly classify income, airdrops, and MEV rewards for tax treatment.

Deliverable: A validated historical dataset and a configured, auditable tax rule set.

100%
On-Chain Verification
20+
Jurisdictional Rulesets
03

Phase 3: Report Generation & Audit Trail

We generate comprehensive tax documents (Form 8949, Schedule D, capital gains reports) with a complete, immutable audit trail. Every calculation is traceable back to the source transaction hash, providing defensible documentation for tax authorities.

Deliverable: Finalized tax reports in required formats (PDF, CSV) and a complete audit log.

< 24 hours
Report Generation
FIFO, LIFO, HIFO
Accounting Methods
04

Phase 4: Deployment & Ongoing Compliance

We deploy the documentation system into your secure environment with role-based access controls. Our team provides onboarding and establishes a process for continuous, real-time reward tracking and quarterly/annual report generation.

Deliverable: A live, production-ready system and a compliance operations manual.

99.9% SLA
System Uptime
Real-time
Reward Tracking
Staking Tax Documentation

Frequently Asked Questions

Get clear answers on how our automated service handles the complexities of crypto staking tax reporting.

We provide a comprehensive, audit-ready tax report for your staking rewards. This includes:

  • Transaction-level detail: CSV/PDF reports with timestamps, reward amounts, asset type, and wallet addresses.
  • Cost basis calculation: Automated FIFO, LIFO, or HIFO calculations for reward disposals.
  • Regulatory compliance: Reports formatted for IRS Form 8949, Schedule D, and international equivalents.
  • Income classification: Clear separation of staking rewards (ordinary income) from subsequent capital gains/losses.

We integrate directly with your node infrastructure or validator keys to source the raw data.

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SECURE, AUDITED CODE

Custom Smart Contract Development

Expertly engineered smart contracts that are secure, gas-optimized, and tailored to your specific business logic.

We architect and deploy production-grade smart contracts that form the immutable core of your Web3 application. Our development process is built on security-first principles, utilizing battle-tested libraries like OpenZeppelin and rigorous internal audits before deployment.

  • Token Standards: Custom ERC-20, ERC-721, ERC-1155, and ERC-4626 vaults.
  • DeFi Primitives: Automated Market Makers (AMMs), lending pools, staking mechanisms, and yield aggregators.
  • Governance Systems: DAO frameworks with custom voting and treasury management.
  • Enterprise Logic: Supply chain tracking, credential verification, and asset tokenization.

We deliver fully documented, upgradeable contracts with a 99.9% uptime SLA for mainnet deployments, ensuring your protocol's foundation is both robust and future-proof.

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10+
Protocols Shipped
$20M+
TVL Overall
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