Coinbase Survey Finds over Half of Investors Don’t Understand Crypto Tax

Coinbase survey finds over half of investors don’t understand crypto tax

The 2026 Crypto Tax Readiness Report, done with CoinTracker, found that only 49% correctly understand that crypto is taxable anytime it is sold.

IRS new forms may leave crypto investors guessing their tax bill – #CryptoUpdatesGNIT

The first Form 1099-DA season is arriving for US crypto investors with a basic problem: many people are getting the new IRS form before they understand what it actually tells them. A Coinbase and CoinTracker survey of 3,000 US crypto users found that 61% were unaware of the new 2025 reporting rules, even though 74% said they knew crypto activity can be taxable and 56% rated their own knowledge of crypto tax rules as good or excellent. That gap c…

Two-Thirds of US Crypto Investors Unaware of New IRS Tax Rules

Most US crypto investors risk tax penalties due to a poor understanding of the new IRS reporting rules. Confusion over taxable events and cost basis leaves many crypto users exposed to costly filing errors. Global regulators tighten crypto tax rules as investors still struggle with compliance basics. Nearly two-thirds of U.S. crypto investors are entering tax season unaware of updated IRS reporting requirements. A survey of 3,000 users by Coinba…

Crypto Tax Confusion Deepens as US Investors Struggle With Cost Basis and Reporting Duties

Crypto tax confusion persists despite widespread adoption, with most U.S. investors aware of obligations but struggling to execute accurately as new reporting rules and portfolio complexity widen compliance gaps across digital asset markets. Data Reveals Crypto Tax Chaos as Investors Face Costly Errors Rising participation in digital assets has exposed a gap between compliance intent […]

Coinbase report: Crypto users want to pay taxes, but complexity remains

A Coinbase report reveals crypto users want to comply with taxes, but cost basis issues and new IRS 1099-DA rules keep reporting complex.