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May 21, 8:48 pm

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MetaMask Will Not Withhold Your Crypto for Taxes

ConsenSys, the makers of the popular MetaMask browser-based crypto wallet, has clarified that it does not collect taxes on crypto transactions and has not made any changes to its terms of service to do so. The company has stated that the tax section in its terms of service only applies to products and paid plans offered by ConsenSys.

ConsenSys, the makers of the popular MetaMask browser-based crypto wallet, has clarified that it does not collect taxes on crypto transactions and has not made any changes to its terms of service to do so. The company has stated that the tax section in its terms of service only applies to products and paid plans offered by ConsenSys.

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