IRS proposes mandating electronic delivery of tax forms for crypto

If adopted, the proposal will take effect on Jan. 1 of the calendar year following the publication of the final IRS rules.

The US Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seeking to require electronic delivery of tax forms to crypto exchange users.

Under the current rules, exchanges are required to provide paper copies of tax form 1099-DA, the IRS tax form used to document crypto transactions from a centralized exchange or broker, if users request paper forms.

The proposed new rules, slated to be published on Friday, remove this requirement and allow brokers to “terminate” their relationships with existing clients if they refuse electronic delivery of tax forms.

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