IRS plans lower tax disclosure penalties, including for crypto
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The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) plans to launch a revised voluntary disclosure program by December, allowing taxpayers to resolve tax violations within 120 days of submitting materials and facing significantly reduced penalties. The program will include cryptocurrency assets under standard voluntary disclosure procedures without a separate channel, and may offer installment agreements or compromise options to help taxpayers settle outstanding tax debts.
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IRS plans lower tax disclosure penalties for crypto
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- Internal Revenue Service
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- overhaul voluntary disclosure program
- Object：
- tax violations involving cryptocurrencies
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- Oct 24, 04:54
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The US Internal Revenue Service plans to revamp its voluntary disclosure program, aiming to reduce penalties and resolve crypto tax violations within 120 days of submission. The revisions would apply digital assets to the same procedures as other tax noncompliance, allowing settlement through installment plans or offers in compromise, marking a shift from the current willful noncompliance-focused process.
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