IRS Ditches Paper for Crypto Tax Statements in Digital Shift
Published Date: 3/6/2026
Proposed Rule
Summary
Brokers who handle digital asset sales can now send payee statements electronically instead of on paper. This change makes it easier and faster for people to get their tax info about crypto sales. It starts soon and helps save time and money for both brokers and payees.
Analyzed Economic Effects
2 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Brokers May Furnish Statements Electronically
If you are a broker handling digital asset sales, you may furnish payee statements electronically instead of sending paper copies. This starts soon and is intended to save time and money for brokers and for the payees who receive the statements.
Get Crypto Tax Forms Electronically
If you sold digital assets through a broker, you can now receive your payee statement (the tax form showing your crypto sale info) electronically instead of on paper. This change starts soon and is meant to make it faster and easier for you to get tax information about digital asset sales.
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