IRS Form 1099

Definition ∞ IRS Form 1099 is a series of tax forms used by the United States Internal Revenue Service to report various types of income other than salaries, wages, and tips. For digital assets, it is relevant for reporting income from staking, mining, interest, or proceeds from certain transactions. Entities making payments or facilitating transactions typically issue these forms to recipients and the IRS. This ensures proper tax reporting for non-employment income.
Context ∞ The application of IRS Form 1099 reporting to digital asset transactions is a critical area for tax compliance within the cryptocurrency sector. A key discussion involves clarifying which crypto activities constitute reportable income and who is responsible for issuing these forms. Future guidance from the IRS is expected to provide more specific instructions for reporting various digital asset-related income and proceeds.