Crypto Users Brace for IRS Backlogs

[cryptohog]

Nearly half of the IRS workforce is furloughed due to the government shutdown. The reduction in staff risks major backlogs in crypto tax reporting, including audits and guidance updates. While operations are scaled back, digital asset taxpayers must still meet filing deadlines or face penalties, making the next weeks especially challenging.

[alex10]

People have no idea how messy this can get. IRS backlogs mean delayed refunds, misfiled data, and endless confusion for crypto holders.

[jacson4]

It’s ironic that crypto traders are expected to report every transaction while the IRS itself is stuck in backlog mode. The system needs modernization.