TREE NEWS reports: A new analysis by Cornell Tech Policy Institute estimates that exempting small digital asset purchases from capital gains tax could increase U.S. federal revenue by about $859 million over the next decade. Senator Cynthia Lummis’s S. 2207 bill would exempt qualifying purchases under $300, with an annual cap of $5,000. The study suggests each $100 qualifying payment could yield $3.18 in net federal income.
Cornell: Tax Exemption for Small Crypto Trades Could Add $859M Revenue
This flips the usual tax-exemption narrative: rather than a revenue cost, the proposal is framed as a net fiscal gain, driven by increased transaction volume and reduced compliance friction. The key implication is that small-trade exemptions could reshape how everyday crypto use is taxed, potentially boosting economic activity while simplifying reporting. The open question is whether the projected $3.18 per $100 payment holds up in practice, and whether broader adoption of such thresholds influences future tax policy debates.
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