Is there a website that tracks Bitcoin taxes paid to local government?

Question

One thing that would further legitimize Bitcoin with government oversight is the payment of relevant taxes to Federal and State government (in local equivalent currency) for e-commerce and mining activities.

To this end, I think it would be good to highlight the legitimate business models, and how much tax revenue those companies are bringing to their community. One way this could happen is to have a website of sorts that details the tax paid on the transactions and/or mining. Perhaps this could be detailed on a per country basis.

• Is there any effort underway that is attempting this?

• If not, what are some possible ways to publicize the taxes paid to each local government?

Answer 1

I think it would be fantastic if my tax jurisdiction were to accept payment in bitcoins. Every additional way bitcoins can be used adds to bitcoin's value -- it accelerates the network effect.

When they do begin accepting bitcoins, each jurisdiction could be asked to supply the totals (via FOIA request, at a minimum). Some organization or individual could then take that data and compile a report.

But expect this to occur long, long after bitcoin is "legitimized", as you describe it, and not before.