Crypto Tax Audits Incoming? IRS Letters Signal Start of 1099-DA Enforcement
The Internal Revenue Service has escalated its scrutiny of cryptocurrency investors, dispatching a wave of warning letters ahead of the 2026 implementation of Form 1099-DA. David Kemmerer of CoinLedger reports widespread anxiety among retail traders attempting to navigate unclear reporting requirements.
Blockchain surveillance capabilities now enable the IRS to cross-reference taxpayer filings with on-chain data and exchange records. "This enforcement push will intensify," Kemmerer warns, noting the agency's growing sophistication in tracking digital asset transactions.