The Metaverse

At the moment, video games give the truest metaverse experience possible. By holding in-game activities and building virtual economies, developers have pushed the limits of what a game can be. Play-to-earn games, in which anybody may play the game and be paid for their talents and effort, now give people another way to earn money while doing something they love. A fantastic example that we will see shortly is games like Fortnite, where you can buy skin in the game and perhaps sell it to other people who can't access those skins or completely transfer the value of your NFTs to another crypto game. Another such game is Axie Infinity which is a Play-to-Earn game as well. Gaming offers the 3D part of the Metaverse, but it falls short of meeting all of the requirements for a virtual universe that can encompass all aspects of life. Other essential components, like digital proof of ownership, value transfer, administration, and accessibility, can be provided by cryptocurrency, particularly NFTs.

Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)

A Non-fungible token (NFT) is a digital asset that may be generated (minted), sold, or purchased on the open market. Supply and demand are the two most important pricing determinants. The scarcity of the item, as well as the fact that owners have documentation that they are the original owner, in some cases, the artist can take a percentage of every transaction of that artwork – no more starving artists because they can generate an income from the asset over time rather than just on the first sale, all of which contribute significantly to the art's value. For these reasons, gamers, collectors, and investors are willing to pay exorbitant prices.

Non-fungible Tokens (NFTs) are a unique method of proving digital ownership, and they have completely redefined the concept of ownership for video games. This is made possible because they are built on blockchain technology. Each NFT is uniquely identified and kept on the blockchain with an identifying code and metadata. "Metadata" means "data about data" in this context. Some additional information explains the NFT and is stored alongside it, which serves as a unique proof of ownership.

The Metaverse and Non-Fungible Token (NFT) have entered a new phase of creativity in communities, games, and art. As a Metaverse user, we allow you to be creative while handling all of your tax requirements, bookkeeping and ensuring your roadmap succeeds.

…To business, why do users of Metaverse and NFT need tax and bookkeeping advice?

Although there hasn't been some formal guidelines or rules and regulations binding the purchase, sales and ownership of NFTs by authorities as a result of the fact that it is a newly evolving aspect of the Crypto industry, nonetheless stakeholders in this market need to be familiar with basic regulations surrounding the taxation of digital assets and their regulations, and why it is necessary to keep proper accounting records of transactions involving this digital asset, more like that of a physical asset.

Users of NFT and Metaverse generally require taxes and accounting advice because the particular tax implications of the different parties involved are primarily determined by the business model, which has a complex dynamic. It is worthy to note that several business models surround NFTs and the Metaverse at large, which is still evolving as we write. For instance, the creator usually has two income streams: (i) net income proceeds from the initial NFT buyer and (ii) permanent future income from successive resales. Depending on the relevant domestic law, these revenue sources may be subject to income tax in the country where the creator is based (citizenship/ incorporation, residency, nationality, etc.)

Apart from direct taxes, determining whether these income streams are subject to indirect taxes is another difficult issue for which NFT customers require expert counsel. In the same way, that tax authorities worldwide have begun to investigate and lay out regulations on the indirect tax consequences of cryptocurrency transactions in recent years, NFTs may be added to the list. Also, accounting concerns differ depending on the rights and duties produced and the commercial value of the NFT. Similarly, several factors to be considered in the bookkeeping of NFTs differ depending on the Holder or the Creator of the NFTs.

All these and more inform the reason why you should consult with us now to stay ahead of the curve, ease through the new age seamlessly, and avoid future financial imbroglio. Don't wait till the rules start rolling out and it gets too late. Reach out now and commence the process to stay one step ahead.