Lawmakers Seek to End Crypto Staking Double Taxation

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Lawmakers Push to End Crypto Staking Double Taxation Before 2026

Written by Aaron S.,

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Last Updated: December 22, 2025

Key Takeaways

Lawmakers urged the IRS to update crypto staking tax rules by seeking changes before 2026 to ease burdens on digital asset users;
The bipartisan letter calls for staking rewards to be taxed upon sale, not receipt, to end what they call "double taxation";
Representatives warned that current IRS rules deter blockchain participation and threaten US leadership in digital assets.

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Lawmakers Push to End Crypto Staking Double Taxation Before 2026

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Mike Carey and 17 other bipartisan members of the US House formally asked the Internal Revenue Service to revise the tax treatment of crypto staking rewards before 2026.

A letter dated December 19 presented concerns to the agency, which called the current staking tax approaches burdensome and requested that rewards be taxed only at the time of sale rather than upon receipt.

Carey stated, "This letter is simply requesting fair tax treatment for digital assets and ending the double taxation of staking rewards is a big step in the right direction".

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The representatives highlighted that millions of Americans stake to help validate blockchain networks, but today's tax structure may be deterring wider participation.

They warned that current methods place unnecessary strain on filers who are active in digital assets and may discourage continued growth and involvement in blockchain innovation.

The lawmakers also urged the IRS to clarify which technical or operational issues might prevent a rule update before the end of 2026. Their letter framed the issue as related to US priorities for digital asset leadership and sought to align tax guidance with changing crypto technology.

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