American Action Forum Issues Commentary: Modern Digital Asset Tax Regime - What Are the Implications?
June 30, 2026
June 30, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The American Action Forum issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by Fiscal Policy Director Jordan Haring:
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A Modern Digital Asset Tax Regime: What Are the Implications?
Executive Summary
* The federal tax code treats digital assets as property for income tax purposes, meaning their disposal through sale, exchange, or use to make a purchase is considered a taxable event and is thus subject to capital gains . . .
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A Modern Digital Asset Tax Regime: What Are the Implications?
Executive Summary
* The federal tax code treats digital assets as property for income tax purposes, meaning their disposal through sale, exchange, or use to make a purchase is considered a taxable event and is thus subject to capital gains . . .