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Illinois explains which crypto moves face 0.2% tax

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Illinois moved its 0.2% crypto tax timeline by agreeing to a six-month delay, with implementation set for July 1 if a judge approves the deal. Separate draft rules also spell out which activity could fall under the tax, including stablecoins, DeFi, bridges and fee-based wallet transfers, with the rules pointing to 2027.

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Draft rules in Illinois say the 0.2% crypto tax could apply to stablecoins, DeFi, bridges and fee-based wallet transfers.
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The draft rules place that application of the tax in 2027.
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Illinois agreed to postpone the 0.2% crypto tax by six months, with the new date set for July 1 if the court approves the agreement.
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The delay is tied to an ongoing court fight between state officials and the industry.

What it means

The delay matters first for Illinois users and crypto businesses because the tax is not set to take effect until July 1 if a judge signs off. Until then, the legal dispute stays in focus, and the industry does not face the tax on the earlier schedule.

In practice, the draft rules show that the tax is not limited to one simple type of transaction. They name stablecoins, DeFi, bridges and fee-based wallet transfers, which means those categories are part of the rulemaking picture even though the effective timing is set for 2027.

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