Illinois backs delay to crypto tax rule after months of industry pushback

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CryptoSlate
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What happened

The October 1 joint motion seeks a July 2027 tax start, while court entry remains unconfirmed and rule comments close Oct.

Key facts

  • The October 1 joint motion seeks a July 2027 tax start, while court entry remains unconfirmed and rule comments close Oct.
  • Reported by CryptoSlate and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 02:00:45 UTC.

Why it matters

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