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The Blockchain Association, a U.S-based crypto advocacy group, submitted legislation proposals for equal taxation of crypto and non-crypto assets. The recommendations support the Keep Innovation in America Act, which aims to revise reporting standards for cryptocurrency transactions. Concerns arise around potential tax evasion and proposed digital asset mining excise tax.

Crypto policy experts at Coin Center are advocating for a better tax policy for digital assets. They propose a nominal exemption for small crypto transactions, no tax on block rewards until sold, and simpler methods for determining cryptocurrency donation amounts. They also emphasize the need for tax policy clarity for third-party non-custodial intermediaries in digital asset transactions.

Coin Center, a cryptocurrency advocacy group, has suggested the U.S lawmakers to consider potential taxation legislation for digital assets. Proposals include a De Minimis exemption for promoting crypto transactions and redefining the IRS’s understanding of a broker to explicitly exclude cryptocurrency miners and lightning node operators.

The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance is working to resolve regulatory complexities in the digital asset industry, incorporating the crypto community’s help. This initiative aims to create comprehensive tax laws around cryptocurrency activities, enhancing compliance within the expanding U.S. crypto sector. However, these rules may impact the decentralized essence that embodies cryptocurrency’s ideology.

“The US Senate Finance Committee has sought input from the digital asset community on tax challenges linked to cryptocurrencies.The senators expressed concerns about unclear classifications under the Internal Revenue Code for cryptocurrencies, leading to taxation challenges. The letter highlights concerns including “wash sales” in volatile crypto markets.”