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IRS unveils a simplified 1099-DA form for 2025, removing wallet addresses and transaction IDs to ease digital asset reporting, though some experts call for further improvements.

The IRS has revised its crypto tax form to improve clarity and privacy, but experts warn that compliance challenges and risks remain.

数字资产交易新规将对金融市场和税务合规产生重大影响。这些法规在提高透明度和促进平台升级的同时，也提高了合规成本，并可能无意中将交易行为转向去中心化金融（DeFi）替代方案。

New regulations for digital asset trading will have a significant impact on financial markets and tax compliance. While these regulations increase transparency and promote platform upgrades, they also increase compliance costs and may inadvertently shift trading behavior toward decentralized finance (DeFi) alternatives.

In 1789, Benjamin Franklin famously said, "In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes." The IRS now plans to close a major tax loophole for the wealthy, potentially raising over $50 billion in revenue over the next decade, according to the U.S. Treasury Department.

The IRS has released a draft 1099-DA tax form, which experts warn will allow for large-scale collection of Bitcoin trader identities and transfer data from encrypted wallet addresses.

IRS expects a surge in crypto tax crime cases amidst the tax filing deadline. Collaborations with firms like Chainalysis aim to bolster enforcement efforts. Taxpayers are urged to comply with reporting requirements to avoid legal repercussions.

The IRS faces criticism for its aggressive tactics in seeking help from blockchain investigator ZachXBT, raising concerns about privacy and professionalism.

In a recent statement, the US Treasury Department explains that digital asset transactions will not be subjected to identical reporting requirements as cash until more precise regulations are established.

Regulators are gearing up to release detailed procedures for reporting digital asset receipts, signaling a shift in crypto regulations.