The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) of the United States has modified its tax laws to accommodate NFT collectibles. The phrase “virtual money” has been replaced in the new Tax Guidance Drafts with the more precise word “digital assets” for asset classes. Furthermore, the IRS makes specific reference to NFTs in the new Form 1040. Continue reading to find out more about the new regulations and their potential tax implications for NFTs.

What Are The Updated IRS NFT Tax Rules?

According to the IRS’s new NFT Tax forms, any asset that possesses the specific traits of a digital asset will be handled as such under federal income tax regulations. The phrase “digital asset” used here refers to other cryptocurrencies as well as stablecoins and non-fungible tokens. Anyone who acquired, sold, or otherwise disposed of any digital assets in 2022 will be required to pay capital gains taxes on those transactions, according to the IRS form 1040 draft that was made public on October 17th.

The restrictions additionally apply to anyone who has been compensated with NFTs (or digital assets) for services rendered. The IRS has changed the terminology of the previously ambiguous “virtual currency” category to the more inclusive “digital asset” category. Additionally, they classified NFTs as “collectibles,” which are subject to separate tax laws (in comparison with stocks or bonds).

Comparing Collectibles to assets like stocks, bonds, or other cryptocurrencies, a tax rate of 28% is applied. Depending on the seller’s income, the tax rate on other assets could be 0%, 15%, or 20%. Since cryptocurrencies are a worldwide phenomenon, local tax laws may differ (or be modified in some way).

How Do The New Guidelines Make A Difference?

The recent IRS Tax changes to NFTs clear up a persistent misunderstanding among owners of digital assets. The tightening of tax regulations surrounding cryptocurrency means that any remaining tax loopholes will no longer be able to manipulate the market.

These recent amendments to the crypto and NFT tax legislation guarantee more efficient taxing procedures in the area. As a result, the industry as a whole gains more legitimacy, which benefits the market. The most recent IRS Draft’s tax regulations for NFTs can be viewed for further details.