United States 118th Congress Status: Died 3 R cosponsors

HR 8822 — To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the payment of certain Federal taxes with bitcoin.

Last action — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Summary

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the payment of certain Federal taxes with bitcoin.

Bill Text

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This bill allows certain federal taxes to be paid using bitcoin.

  • Section 6316A

    ``SEC. 6316A. PAYMENT OF CERTAIN TAXES BY BITCOIN. ``(a) In General.--The Secretary shall develop and implement a method to allow for the payment with bitcoin of any tax imposed on an individual under this title. ``(b) Regulations.--The Secretary shall prescribe such regulations as the Secretary deems necessary to receive payment by bitcoin, including regulations that-- ``(1) specify when payment by such means will be considered received, ``(2) require the immediate conversion of any bitcoin amount received to its dollar equivalent at the conclusion of any transaction, ``(3) identify types of nontax matters related to payment by such means that are to be resolved by persons ultimately liable for payment and financial intermediaries, without the involvement of the Secretary, and ``(4) ensure that tax matters will be resolved by the Secretary, without the involvement of financial intermediaries. ``(c) Authority To Enter Into Contracts.-- ``(1) In general.--The Secretary is authorized to enter into contracts to obtain services related to receiving payment by bitcoin. ``(2) Fees.--Rules similar to the rules of paragraph (2) of section 6311(d) shall apply, determined without regard to the first sentence of such paragraph. ``(d) Ultimate Liability; Liability of Banks; Confidentiality.--Rules similar to the rules of subsections (b), (c), and (e) of section 6311 shall apply.''.

    This establishes a new section in the Internal Revenue Code that allows taxpayers to pay certain federal taxes using bitcoin.

  • Section 6316A

    ``Sec. 6316A. Payment of certain taxes by bitcoin.''.

    This adds a new item in the table of sections indicating the creation of section 6316A.

Action History

  1. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

  2. Introduced in House

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 8822 do?
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow the payment of certain Federal taxes with bitcoin.
Who sponsors HR 8822?
HR 8822 is sponsored by Gaetz, Matt (Republican), Luna, Anna Paulina (Republican), and Donalds, Byron (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 8822?
This bill died with 118th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 8822?
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