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Illinois digital asset tax legal challenge

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2026-09-30 05:13 UTC → 2026-10-03 11:02 UTC · added removed

The Blockchain Association and the Crypto Council for Innovation (CCI) have initiated legal action in Sangamon County Circuit Court to block the Illinois Digital Asset Tax Act. Scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2027, the legislation imposes a 0.2% tax on the gross value of digital assets involved in specific exchanges, transfers, or storage services. Plaintiffs argue the levy is unconstitutional and violates federal laws, including the Internet Tax Freedom Act and the Commerce Clause. They contend the tax targets gross value rather than profits, which could result in taxation even when a customer “buys nothing, sells nothing, gains nothing, and transfers no ownership.” Industry groups have filed a motion for a preliminary injunction, arguing that premature enforcement would cause irreparable harm by forcing companies to incur massive compliance and operational costs for a law they claim is invalid. In late September 2026, the Illinois Department of Revenue released draft rules for the Digital Asset Tax Act (DATA). The rules clarify that the 0.2% privilege tax applies to all digital asset activities, including conversions, transfers, and custodial storage, regardless of profit or loss. The measure is projected to contribute approximately $60 million to the state budget. Under the proposed framework, crypto service providers operating in Illinois or earning over $100,000 annually from Illinois residents must register with the state. Failure state; failure to comply is classified as a Class 3 felony. Critics On October 1, 2026, Illinois state officials and venture capitalists have warned that industry groups, including the framework could create Chamber of Digital Commerce, filed a double taxation system. joint motion in Sangamon County Circuit Court requesting a six-month delay. The motion asks to move the tax’s effective date from January 1, 2027, to July 1, 2027, to allow for the orderly briefing and adjudication of the ongoing legal challenges.

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  1. 2026-10-03 11:02 UTC Illinois digital asset tax legal challenge
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