U.S. Senators Push for Crypto Tax Reform to Enhance Global Competitiveness
Republican Senator Cynthia Lummis has urged the U.S. Treasury Department to overhaul cryptocurrency tax policies, warning that current regulations disadvantage domestic firms. In a letter co-signed by Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, Lummis highlighted how the Inflation Reduction Act’s 15% Corporate Alternative Minimum Tax creates unequal burdens for crypto businesses.
The lawmakers specifically criticized tax treatment of unrealized gains on digital assets, arguing this puts American companies at a competitive disadvantage against foreign rivals. Their intervention comes as the Treasury faces mounting pressure to align crypto frameworks with global standards while maintaining tax compliance.