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by KrisAndrew 4400 days ago
They receive the bitcoins immediately* (in 10 minutes, after it's confirmed by the network), which the IRS considers property. If they want money they have to convert the bitcoins to local currency and wait for a payout to their/a bank account.
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I was thinking more of sending money overseas. Remittances.