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IRS clarifies crypto reporting rules

The IRS has released guidance regarding digital asset broker reporting through the new Form 1099-DA, which will be mandatory starting with the 2025 tax year. This requirement, established under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, mandates that crypto exchanges report customer gains and losses annually. Tomer Siegal, vice president of product at Ledgible, noted: "Several questions address the treatment in some cases of transfers and transactions based on customer-provided acquisition information." The FAQs clarify various scenarios, including the reporting obligations for digital asset kiosks and custodial brokers. Additionally, the IRS acknowledged an error in the 2025 Form 1099-DA regarding NFT sales reporting. Jessalyn Dean, senior policy advisor at Ledgible, highlighted the confusion caused by the incorrect instructions for reporting NFT proceeds. The guidance aims to streamline compliance for brokers and customers alike.

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