Congress·Enacted·H.J.Res. 25

Congress Votes to Block IRS Rule Requiring Crypto Brokers to Report Sales and Profits

Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

12 months ago·View on Congress.gov

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Legislative Progress

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Key Points

Congress is moving to cancel a new IRS rule that would have changed how cryptocurrency is taxed. The rule required 'brokers'—which includes many crypto platforms and services—to report the total amount of money customers made from selling digital assets.
From policy text
“Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to ``Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales''”
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This policy affects people who buy and sell cryptocurrency and the companies that help them do it. If the rule were in place, these companies would have to send tax forms to both the IRS and the investors, showing exactly how much money was made on each sale starting in 2025.
Supporters of the IRS rule say it helps the government catch people who aren't paying their taxes on crypto profits. However, critics in Congress argue the rule is too broad, creates a massive paperwork burden for tech companies, and could hurt the privacy of digital asset users.
By passing this resolution, Congress is using a special power to ensure the IRS rule has no legal power. This means the IRS cannot move forward with these specific reporting requirements and is generally blocked from creating a similar rule in the future without new permission from Congress.
From policy text
“Congress disapproves the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to ``Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales'' (89 Fed. Reg. 106928 (December 30, 2024)), and such rule shall have no force or effect.”
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Impact Analysis

Personal Impact

Who is affectedScoreImpactCertaintyScopeDurationSentiment

Scores: 1 = low, 5 = highSentiment: -5 to +5 (net benefit)

Milestones

10 milestones25 actions

Apr 10, 2025

Became Public Law No: 119-5.

Apr 10, 2025

Signed by President.

Apr 1, 2025House

Presented to President.

Mar 27, 2025Senate

Message on Senate action sent to the House.

Mar 26, 2025Senate

Passed Senate without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 70 - 28. Record Vote Number: 151.

Vote Results

3 votes

HousePassedPassageMar 11, 2025

On Passage

292

132

Democrat

76 – 132 · 6

Republican

216 – 0 · 2

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SenatePassedProceduralMar 26, 2025

On the Motion to Proceed

Democrat

18 – 26 · 1

Republican

52 – 0 · 1

Independent

0 – 2

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SenatePassedMar 26, 2025

On the Joint Resolution

Democrat

17 – 26 · 2

Republican

53 – 0

Independent

0 – 2

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Related News

5 articles

Axios·12 months ago

Senate sends IRS crypto rule repeal to Trump's desk to be signed

The Senate voted 70-28 to repeal an IRS rule that expanded the definition of a 'broker' for tax reporting. The move aligns with a Republican strategy to support the blockchain industry by removing reporting burdens on decentralized finance platforms.

Politico·about 1 year ago

Biden-era crypto rule set to be repealed

The House voted 292-132 to roll back an IRS rule requiring crypto brokers to report more information. This marks the first time Congress has used the Congressional Review Act to rescind a tax regulation, with the repeal projected to cost $4 billion over a decade.

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Reuters·about 1 year ago

Republicans Celebrate House Passage of DeFi Broker CRA

House Republicans and some Democrats voted to overturn IRS rules for digital asset sales. Supporters called the rule government overreach, while the CBO estimated the repeal would increase the federal deficit by $4.5 billion through 2035.

Related Bills

2 bills

S.J.Res. 3Related bill

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales".

Mar 12 — Message received in Senate: Returned to the Senate pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 212.

H.Res. 211Related bill

Providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 25) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Internal Revenue Service relating to "Gross Proceeds Reporting by Brokers That Regularly Provide Services Effectuating Digital Asset Sales"; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1156) to amend the CARES Act to extend the statute of limitations for fraud under certain unemployment programs, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1968) making further continuing appropriations and other extensions for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2025, and for other purposes; and for other purposes.

Sep 16 — Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 707, H.Res. 211 is amended.