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Crypto staking is emerging as a major pressure point in US tax policy, with lawmakers now urging regulators to rethink how rewards are taxed. A bipartisan group of 18 members of the House of Representatives has formally asked the Internal Revenue Service to revisit its current approach, arguing that existing rules are misaligned with how staking actually works and risk pushing innovation offshore.
The effort is being spearheaded by Republican Representative Mike Carey, with lawmakers pushing for clarity and reform ahead of 2026.
How Current Tax Rules Penalize Stakers
Most importantly, under the current IRS guidance, staking rewards are treated as taxable income the moment they are received, even if the tokens cannot be easily sold. When those assets are eventually sold, they may face capital gains taxes again.
Lawmakers say this framework creates unn
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