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•The U.S. Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service recently revised cryptocurrency tax reporting rules.
•Recent controversy surrounds the U.S. government’s attitude toward cryptocurrencies, characterized by law enforcement regulatory strategies.
•Regulators are preparing to release detailed procedures for reporting digital asset income, signaling a shift in cryptocurrency regulation.
The U.S. Department of the Treasury and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) recently announced revisions to their cryptocurrency tax reporting rules. It initially required extensive reporting of cryptocurrency transactions over $10,000.
The Treasury Department is now informing businesses that they do not have to comply with the same reporting requirements as crypto-exchange cash. However, this will only be the case until formal crypto regulations are introduced in the country.
The U.S. government announced it would be the first to implement regulations
The U.S. Treasury Department noted in a recent statement that until the country introduces relevant regulations, digital asset transactions will not be subject to the same reporting requirements as cash.
“The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act amends the rules to require taxpayers engaged in a trade or business to report receipt of cash in excess of $10,000 to treat digital assets as cash.”
The regulator aims to issue regulations that provide additional details and procedures for reporting the receipt of digital assets. Additionally, the public will have the opportunity to provide feedback through written comments and participation in public hearings.
The rule was reversed just weeks after it was initially rolled out publicly.
On January 2, BeInCrypto reported that U.S. citizens who receive $10,000 or more in cryptocurrency are now obliged to report the transaction. This obligation includes reporting names and addresses and has a deadline of 15 days.
U.S. government tightens controls on cryptocurrency taxpayers
The government is working with the IRS to actively explore ways to ensure that U.S. cryptocurrency holders accurately report their profits and pay the appropriate amount of tax.
Additionally, recent rule changes appear to be aimed at standardizing cryptocurrency reporting in a manner similar to traditional assets.
In August 2023, it was reported that the regulator had proposed regulations requiring digital asset brokers to report certain sales and transactions.
This aligns tax reporting of digital assets with securities and other financial instruments.
The U.S. government’s stance on cryptocurrencies has been controversial in recent years. Many industry leaders claim the government has taken a regulatory approach. This has resulted in legal action against major cryptocurrency exchanges such as Binance and Coinbase.
However, both exchanges agree that the lack of clear regulation makes it challenging. In particular, figuring out the best operational strategies for their businesses. #加密税 #监管纳税