Newsroom | Internal Revenue Service
IRS added one new news release, potentially related to crypto tax guidance. No specific details yet, but the increase in news releases may signal upcoming regulatory changes affecting digital asset reporting.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Crypto & DeFi Tax Reporting space on July 7, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Crypto exchanges/brokers, accounting firms, DeFi protocols, high-volume traders should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Within 1 week of the new release being published. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Crypto & DeFi Tax Reporting continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Number of IRS news releases increased from 180 to 181, indicating a new publication that could address crypto tax topics such as safe harbor, broker reporting, or staking rewards.
Who it affects
Crypto exchanges/brokers, accounting firms, DeFi protocols, high-volume traders
What you must do
Monitor the IRS newsroom for the new release and assess its content for any new compliance obligations.
Deadline
Within 1 week of the new release being published
Source: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom
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