The IRS has sent 500,000 warning letters to cryptocurrency traders who may have underreported gains, leveraging new blockchain analytics tools and exchange reporting data to identify non-compliance.

Enhanced Enforcement

The IRS's crypto tax enforcement unit has grown to 300 agents using AI-powered transaction tracing. The agency has recovered $2.5 billion in unreported crypto taxes in the past 18 months.

What Traders Should Do

Tax professionals recommend filing amended returns voluntarily rather than waiting for an audit, as voluntary disclosure typically results in lower penalties.