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Deloitte's Rob Massey on Bitcoin Tax Rules as IRS Guidance Changes

TradingGain Newsroom·2d ago·27 Oct 2026, 13:22 UTC

Deloitte's Rob Massey explains how the IRS is changing its tax guidance for crypto holders. He covers when wallet moves may count as taxable realization events and why 1099 forms fall short. For traders, the rules on reporting and taxable events could affect how and when they handle their bitcoin.

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Why it matters

The interview explains which wallet moves may count as realization events.
The article says 1099 forms fall short for crypto reporting.
Massey also outlines what Bitcoin investors should push for in tax policy.

What to watch next

Watch for the final IRS guidance and any new reporting rules that change how crypto transactions are taxed.

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