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The Week In Crypto Policy: Bitcoin & Taxes

Key Insights

  • Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a bill to allow individuals to pay taxes with bitcoin.
  • Industry groups filed comments on the IRS's proposed tax reporting form for digital asset brokers, primarily urging the IRS to narrow, clarify, and delay implementing the proposed reporting requirements.
  • Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) is working on a crypto market structure bill that he plans to unveil in July, according to Politico's Eleanor Mueller.
  • There was no mention of crypto at last night's Presidential debate.

Rep. Matt Gaetz Intro's New Tax Bill

On Tuesday, Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced a bill that would amend the tax code to allow individuals to pay certain federal taxes in bitcoin.

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George Leonardo is the founder of Cap Hill Crypto, a solo-entrepreneur venture focused on providing nonpartisan insights and analysis on U.S. federal crypto policy. Previously, he worked on Capitol Hill for Senator John Cornyn and as a litigation associate at Milbank LLP.

Outline
  • Key Insights
  • Rep. Matt Gaetz Intro's New Tax Bill
  • Industry Files 1099-DA Comment Letters
  • Look Ahead
  • Quick Hits
Author
George Leonardo is the founder of Cap Hill Crypto, a solo-entrepreneur venture focused on providing nonpartisan insights and analysis on U.S. federal crypto policy. Previously, he worked on Capitol Hill for Senator John Cornyn and as a litigation associate at Milbank LLP.