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Illinois Haults Crypto Transaction Tax Amid Backlash

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Illinois has put its plan to tax each cryptocurrency transaction on hold.

The state's proposed 0.2% crypto tax would have applied to every transaction, regardless of whether it was a buy or sell, and even if the transaction resulted in a loss.

This 'tax on movement' is unprecedented, as it treats private transfers like a toll road owned by the state.

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