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IRS Mandate

Definition

IRS Mandate refers to official directives or regulations issued by the Internal Revenue Service concerning tax obligations related to digital assets. These mandates clarify how various cryptocurrency transactions, including trading, mining, staking, and airdrops, should be reported for income and capital gains tax purposes. Compliance with these mandates is legally required for individuals and entities subject to US tax law. Such directives aim to standardize tax treatment for virtual currencies.