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Are People Who Hold Cryptocurrency Really Filing Taxes?

A study analyzing IRS data from 2013 to 2021 suggests that many cryptocurrency investors in the U.S. may be evading taxes. Researchers found that only 6.5% of taxpayers reported crypto transactions during this period, despite surveys indicating that 12–21% of American adults held crypto. The study, published in a Springer Nature accounting journal, describes crypto investors as typically having lower incomes, being younger, and more likely to invest in meme stocks compared to traditional investors. Many also trade without considering tax implications, possibly due to a lack of expertise or the highly volatile nature of cryptocurrencies. However, stricter IRS reporting rules are set to take effect in 2026, requiring exchanges like Coinbase to issue tax forms and potentially improving compliance.

marsbit04/15 09:42

Are People Who Hold Cryptocurrency Really Filing Taxes?

marsbit04/15 09:42

SpaceX to Raise $75 Billion｜Rewire Evening News Update

SpaceX has filed for a $750 billion IPO, targeting a $1.75 trillion valuation—the largest in history, surpassing the combined U.S. IPO totals for 2024 and 2025. The offering, underwritten by Morgan Stanley and Goldman Sachs, is set for June. In AI infrastructure news, Starcloud raised $170M to deploy orbital data centers with H100 GPUs, while Mistral borrowed $830M to build a Paris data center. Meanwhile, the U.S. faces power constraints, with 7.5GW of wind projects frozen by military reviews. Palantir is deepening its U.S. government ties, working with the IRS to build AI tools for audit targeting and a unified data system, raising privacy concerns. In Iran, tensions escalate as Trump administration rhetoric shifts toward resource control, with military movements reported and oil prices surging. Other updates include DeepSeek’s major outage, Dell’s $25B AI infrastructure growth, and the successful IPO of Chinese robotics firm Huayan. Ethereum Foundation also made a large ETH stake, signaling a strategic shift.

marsbit03/30 19:02

SpaceX to Raise $75 Billion｜Rewire Evening News Update

marsbit03/30 19:02

‘Overbroad and irrelevant’ – Coinbase user’s IRS battle ends in dismissal

Cryptocurrency investor Roger Metz's legal challenge to block an IRS summons for his financial records was dismissed by a U.S. court. The IRS sought extensive data—including account details, transaction logs, and private communications—from his Coinbase account, dating back years, during an audit of his 2022 tax return. Metz argued the request was "overbroad and irrelevant" and violated his privacy. However, the court dismissed the case on procedural grounds, noting Metz failed to notify required government entities within the mandated 90-day period. While the IRS maintains strict crypto reporting rules, it has eased some requirements for the 2025-2026 tax period.

ambcrypto03/20 03:58

‘Overbroad and irrelevant’ – Coinbase user’s IRS battle ends in dismissal

ambcrypto03/20 03:58

‘Tax headache eased?’ IRS extends crypto relief to end of 2026

The U.S. IRS has extended temporary tax relief for cryptocurrency investors until the end of 2026, allowing them to use alternative methods to calculate capital gains instead of relying solely on broker-submitted reports. This is the second such extension and aims to reduce tax burdens for investors. Previously, the mandatory FIFO (first-in, first-out) method often resulted in higher taxes by requiring the sale of older, more appreciated coins first. The alternative methods enable investors to potentially report more recent, lower-gain or loss-making sales. The relief also addresses operational challenges for crypto exchanges, which faced significant compliance burdens under the stricter reporting rules. The IRS is gradually phasing in reporting requirements and has proposed making electronic submission the default for tax documents.

ambcrypto03/19 20:20

‘Tax headache eased?’ IRS extends crypto relief to end of 2026

ambcrypto03/19 20:20

US Court Dismisses Coinbase User’s IRS Summons Challenge

A California court dismissed a Coinbase user's petition to block an IRS summons for his financial records. Roger Metz filed the petition in May 2025, arguing the summons violated his privacy and was overly broad, despite having already filed an amended return and paid additional taxes. The court ruled against him on procedural grounds, as he failed to notify the U.S. Attorney General within the required 90-day window. This ruling reinforces the IRS's authority to obtain user data from centralized crypto exchanges, following a similar dismissed case involving another Coinbase user in 2025.

TheNewsCrypto03/19 11:18

US Court Dismisses Coinbase User’s IRS Summons Challenge

TheNewsCrypto03/19 11:18

U.S. Tax Collection Reaches Wallet Exchanges from 6 Years Ago? Four-Layer Breakdown of the IRS's New Form

The U.S. IRS has introduced a new audit form requiring taxpayers to disclose all digital asset platforms, wallets, and services used, including exchanges like Coinbase, Binance, and defunct entities like FTX, as well as self-custody wallets such as MetaMask and Ledger. This form, part of a broader tax enforcement strategy, mandates detailed account information and transaction history, with penalties for false declarations under perjury laws. This move is not sudden but results from years of regulatory evolution, starting with the 2017 John Doe subpoena to Coinbase, which compelled the exchange to share user data. The 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act further classified crypto exchanges as "brokers," requiring them to report user data via Form 1099-DA starting in 2025. The IRS employs a four-layer data approach: exchange reports, traditional financial records, blockchain analysis, and audit questionnaires. While centralized exchanges remain key data sources due to KYC requirements, the focus may shift to on-chain protocols like Hyperliquid, where transactions are transparent but identity linkage is weaker. The IRS typically audits up to three years prior, extendable to six for significant underreporting. High-risk groups include those who reported minimal crypto activity despite acknowledging it, discrepancies in 1099-DA forms, and high-frequency traders during the 2017-2021 bull market. Tax professionals advise consulting experts before responding to audits. Globally, tax authorities like the UK's HMRC and Australia's ATO are also tightening crypto tax reporting, signaling a broader regulatory trend.

Odaily星球日报03/16 02:52

U.S. Tax Collection Reaches Wallet Exchanges from 6 Years Ago? Four-Layer Breakdown of the IRS's New Form

Odaily星球日报03/16 02:52

Tax Policy, Not Technology, Is Blocking Bitcoin Payments, Advocates Say

Advocates argue that U.S. tax policy, not technological limitations, is the primary barrier to Bitcoin's use for everyday payments. Under current law, every Bitcoin transaction—no matter how small—is a taxable event requiring capital gains reporting. The Bitcoin Policy Institute is urging Congress to pass a de minimis exemption for small transactions (under a set amount) by August 2026, before midterm elections complicate legislative efforts. Senator Cynthia Lummis introduced a bill for a $300 per-transaction exemption, but it has stalled. With competing bills and a shrinking legislative timeline, the future of such an exemption is uncertain, despite bipartisan support.

bitcoinist03/14 17:32

Tax Policy, Not Technology, Is Blocking Bitcoin Payments, Advocates Say

bitcoinist03/14 17:32

IRS proposes electronic crypto tax forms, but what about the staking tax issue?

The U.S. Treasury and IRS have proposed requiring crypto brokers to use electronic delivery for tax forms by default, eliminating the costly and burdensome practice of mailing paper copies. This aims to streamline tax reporting for exchanges with large user bases. However, a major unresolved issue remains the double taxation of crypto staking rewards. Currently, the IRS treats staking rewards as taxable income upon receipt and also applies capital gains tax when the assets are later sold at a profit. Lawmaker Mike Carey is urging the IRS to review and resolve this issue to prevent driving investors to more lenient offshore jurisdictions. The IRS has indicated it will brief lawmakers on its ongoing review of staking tax treatment.

ambcrypto03/06 09:45

IRS proposes electronic crypto tax forms, but what about the staking tax issue?

ambcrypto03/06 09:45

Blockchain Association Calls For Modernized Crypto Tax Rules In New Release

The Blockchain Association has released a proposal titled "Digital Asset Tax Principles" to modernize U.S. crypto taxation. The framework calls for practical rules that reflect the realities of digital assets, aiming to reduce compliance burdens and support U.S. competitiveness. Key recommendations include a de minimis exemption for small transactions, treating stablecoins as cash, and taxing mining and staking rewards only upon sale. It also advocates for consistent treatment of similar economic activities, nonrecognition for non-material changes, and privacy-conscious reporting. The proposal seeks to close loopholes while encouraging onshore digital asset activity. Currently, the IRS treats crypto as property, subject to capital gains or ordinary income tax.

bitcoinist02/25 11:01

Blockchain Association Calls For Modernized Crypto Tax Rules In New Release

bitcoinist02/25 11:01

Why crypto groups want to rewrite IRS tax rules — and what would actually change

The Blockchain Association and crypto advocacy groups are pushing for a fundamental reform of IRS tax rules, arguing that current regulations—which treat digital assets as property—are outdated and create excessive compliance burdens. Under existing rules, nearly every crypto transaction, including trading, spending, and staking, triggers a taxable event, requiring detailed tracking of each transaction. The proposed changes seek to modernize tax treatment by deferring taxes until crypto is converted to fiat, creating exemptions for staking and validation, and simplifying cost-basis tracking for on-chain activity. The goal is to align tax system with how blockchain is actually used—not to eliminate taxes entirely. This debate is gaining urgency as the IRS increases enforcement and reporting requirements. The crypto groups warn that without updated rules, the U.S. risks stifling innovation or pushing it offshore. However, any changes would require legislative or regulatory action, and the IRS maintains that current rules already suffice. For now, the existing framework remains in effect.

ambcrypto02/24 17:05

Why crypto groups want to rewrite IRS tax rules — and what would actually change

ambcrypto02/24 17:05

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