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A Guide to Navigating 1099-DA Compliance

IRS digital asset reporting requirements are here. Is your business prepared?

The IRS’s final regulations on digital asset reporting mark a turning point in how crypto brokers, digital asset platforms and taxpayers report transactions. With authorities expecting to process over 8 billion 1099-DA forms annually, organizations must ensure they have a structured and scalable tax compliance strategy in place.

Packed with expert insights from Sovos’ Wendy Walker, VP of Regulatory Affairs, this guide covers everything you need to know from informational reporting requirements to best practices for compliance.

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Our 1099-DA Guide provides a clear, step-by-step roadmap to understanding and implementing the new IRS requirements for digital asset transactions.
  • The Current Landscape: A deep dive into the latest IRS regulations and compliance trends for digital asset reporting.
  • Compliance Challenges and Opportunities: Learn about the key challenges of 1099-DA reporting, including transaction volume, cost and scalability.
  • Practical Steps for Compliance: Discover best practices for implementing technology-driven solutions to streamline informational reporting and tax obligations.
  • Looking Ahead: Gain expert insights into future IRS regulations, the long-term impact of Form 1099-DA and how businesses can prepare for upcoming tax compliance changes.
Packed with expert insights from Sovos’ Wendy Walker, VP of Regulatory Affairs, this guide covers everything you need to know from informational reporting requirements to best practices for compliance.

Essential Insights for Crypto Brokers & Digital Asset Owners

As of January 1, 2025, businesses dealing with digital asset sales must now comply with Form 1099-DA tax reporting mandates, including detailed cost basis tracking, backup withholding and precise gross proceeds reporting.

Whether you’re managing tax compliance for a large exchange or an individual investor looking for clarity, this guide has the insights you need.

  • Crypto brokers and exchanges: Ensure your tax reporting process aligns with IRS Form 1099-DA requirements
  • Digital asset platforms and marketplaces: Understand compliance obligations for users and transactions across wallets, DEXs, and CeFi platforms
  • Investors & High-Volume Traders: Learn how Form 1099-DA affects your crypto tax reporting and potential tax liabilities

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At Sovos, we help businesses navigate complex tax compliance challenges with industry-leading reporting solutions. Our scalable technology ensures accurate, IRS-compliant reporting for crypto brokers, exchanges and digital asset platforms—helping businesses across the globe futureproof their tax reporting strategy.

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