Senators propose narrowing cryptocurrency tax language in infrastructure bill
Numerous industry groups quickly issued statements
supporting the amendment effort, including the Blockchain Association,
Coinbase, Coin Center, Ribbit Capital, and Square, as well as the Association
for Digital Asset Markets.
“Senators Wyden, Lummis, and Toomey are right that this
language would place unworkable requirements on a nascent industry and we
support their proposed amendment to the provision.
Clarifying the provision to address our concerns would not
affect the reporting requirements on crypto exchanges that operate on behalf of
customers,” the Blockchain Association, Coinbase, Coin Center, Ribbit Capital,
and Square said in a joint statement.
A spokesperson for Sen. Rob Portman (ROhio), who helped write the legislation,
has argued that it would not force non brokers, such as software developers and
crypto miners, to comply with IRS reporting obligations. Click here for more information: Cryptocurrencies News & Prices
A spokesperson for Portman did not immediately provide
comment on the proposed amendment. The idea behind the provision is to require
more reporting to the government when people buy and sell cryptocurrencies and
other digital assets.
Increased reporting to the Internal Revenue Service from
crypto trading platforms and other entities designated as brokers would help
raise a projected $28 billion to help finance infrastructure projects.
They have also warned the legislation would give the IRS too
much authority to demand additional information when people transfer assets out
of brokerages.
“Digital assets are here to stay,” Lummis said in a
statement. “While much more work needs to be done; this amendment is a
responsible step toward fully incorporating digital assets into the U.S.
financial sector.”
Toomey said in statement: “While Congress works to better understand and legislate on issues surrounding the development and transaction of cryptocurrencies, it should be wary of imposing burdensome regulations that may stifle innovation.
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