Crypto Tax: Form 1099-DA: What Crypto Investors Need to Know

Starting in January of next year (2026), Form 1099-DA will reshape the way cryptocurrency income is reported to the IRS. In this guide, we’ll explain what Form 1099-DA is, how it will affect centralized and decentralized exchanges, and the steps you can take to stay proactive and avoid trouble with the IRS. What is Form 1099-DA, and why does it matter? Form 1099s are tax forms designed to report income that you may have earned outside your job to the IRS. It’s likely that you have received a 1099 form in the past — many stock brokerages send Form 1099-B to report capital gains and losses from equities. Starting in 2026, cryptocurrency exchanges will be required to issue a new tax form — Form 1099-DA. The form is designed to report taxable income from the disposal of digital assets to customers and the IRS. Form 1099-DA will report income from… Read More at Coingape.com

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