Wait, this was a thing? The IRS wanted to take in-game virtual currency?

[Radegast74]

Well, if so, then I'm writing off thet 76,000 aUEC that I lost the last 30k ... :p

IRS quietly deletes guideline that Fortnite virtual currency must be reported on tax returns

For months leading up to this tax season, a section of the IRS's website advised players of Fortnite, the popular online video game, that their use of in-game virtual currency could be subject to federal taxes.

www.cnn.com

 

[Montoya]

That makes no sense.

Maybe Im not up to speed on this, but can you sell your in-game vbucks for real money?

 

[FZD]

I'm guessing IRS stands for I'm Really Stupid?