Congress Introduces Revised Crypto Tax Bill to Review De Minimis Exemptions
Latest Congressional swing at crypto tax reform would direct IRS to review de minimis exemptions

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A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has reintroduced the Digital Asset Protection, Accountability, Regulation, Innovation, Taxation and Yields Act, known as the Parity Act. This bill aims to direct the IRS to analyze de minimis exemptions for small crypto transactions, potentially easing tax burdens for everyday users and facilitating crypto payments for minor purchases.
- 01The Parity Act aims to exempt regulated payment stablecoins from tax liabilities unless their cost basis is less than 99% of their redemption value.
- 02The bill proposes a safe harbor for trading through brokers and defines the application of 'wash sale' rules to digital assets.
- 03Lawmakers are seeking to understand the tax burden on small digital asset transactions, particularly those under $200.
- 04Congressman Steven Horsford emphasized that tax policy is foundational for the integration of digital assets into the financial system.
- 05The proposed review will assess the potential for a de minimis exemption and its susceptibility to abuse.
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A bipartisan coalition of U.S. lawmakers has reintroduced the Digital Asset Protection, Accountability, Regulation, Innovation, Taxation and Yields Act, commonly referred to as the Parity Act. This legislation aims to update the tax code to better accommodate the increasing use of cryptocurrencies. One of its key provisions directs the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to evaluate how a de minimis exemption could alleviate tax burdens for small digital asset transactions. Specifically, the bill proposes that regulated payment stablecoins should not incur tax liabilities unless their cost basis is less than 99% of their redemption value. Furthermore, it establishes a safe harbor for trading through brokers and clarifies how 'wash sale' rules apply to digital assets. Congressman Steven Horsford (D-Nevada) stated that the current tax code is outdated and does not adequately address the complexities of digital asset transactions, such as selling or earning staking rewards. The proposed review will also explore the implications of a de minimis exemption for transactions under $200 and assess the potential for misuse of such exemptions. This initiative represents a significant step towards broader crypto tax reform.
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The proposed changes could simplify tax reporting for everyday crypto users, potentially increasing the adoption of cryptocurrencies for small purchases.
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