GAO

IRS

IRS Refused to Clarify Its Crypto Tax Guidance Isn’t Binding, US Watchdog Says

The IRS has refused to clarify that part of its 2019 guidance on tax treatment of cryptocurrencies is not binding, a government watchdog said.

Policy & regulation  ·  12 February 2020

US Government Watchdog: Regulations Are Hobbling DLT Innovation

The U.S. Government Accountability Office said cumbersome U.S. financial regulations are inhibiting innovation by distributed ledger tech startups.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 March 2018
IRS

The IRS is Catching Flack Again for Weak Bitcoin Guidance (This Time on IRAs)

A US government watchdog wants more guidance from the IRS on investing retirement accounts in digital currencies and other "unconventional assets".

Policy & regulation  ·  11 January 2017