
How Bitcoin Mining Just Became a Tax Strategy for Business Owners
From The Bitcoin Playbook by Josh Friedeman
July 18, 2025 · 37 min · Episode 158
About this episode
This episode discusses how recent changes in U.S. tax law allow business owners to leverage Bitcoin mining as a tax strategy.
David Gamble, Head of Institutional Sales at Blockware, joins Josh Friedeman to explain how a recent change in U.S. tax law is opening the door for business owners to accumulate Bitcoin and reduce their tax bill. From "mining-as-a-service" to bonus depreciation and strategic exits, this episode breaks down how businesses and investors are leveraging Bitcoin mining to gain a long-term edge. KEY TOPICS What is "mining as a service"? How 100% bonus depreciation works for Bitcoin miners Why small business owners are buying miners in 2025 The “Big Beautiful Bill” and its impact on tax planning How mining fits into business diversification and exits Bitcoin as a balance sheet asset Institutional access to Bitcoin via infrastructure CONNECT WITH DAVID 𝕏: @dgamble331 LinkedIn: David Gamble Company: Blockware Solutions CONNECT WITH JOSH 𝕏: @joshuafriedeman LinkedIn: Josh Friedeman TAKEAWAYS Bitcoin mining can now be treated as a tax-deductible asset under U.S. law. “Mining-as-a-service” makes bitcoin mining accessible for small businesses. Bonus depreciation allows for 100% write-off in year one. Businesses can accumulate Bitcoin while reducing taxable income. Mining can increase a…
People in this episode
Host: Josh Friedeman
Guest: David Gamble
Topics covered
- Bitcoin mining
- tax strategy
- business owners
- bonus depreciation
- mining-as-a-service
- business diversification
- institutional access
Keywords
- Bitcoin
- mining
- tax law
- business strategy
- depreciation
- investment
- entrepreneurship
Sponsors
Velas Commerce, Strong Wealth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Blockware Solutions
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