As the name suggests, Form 1099-DA would exclusively deal with cryptocurrencies, digital assets, digital currencies, and other crypto assets like Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum, and more.
As a result, platforms and entities that deal with crypto are required to report the payment information on Form 1099-DA.
Customers that purchase these cryptocurrencies will be required to treat the crypto assets just like any other “property”.
Hence, the IRS requires the crypto platforms to report the particulars of the transaction, including any capital gains, profits made on the base value of the digital asset upon title transfer, and other information on Form 1099-DA.
The TIN, legal name of the customer, address, and other Know Your Customer (KYC) information must be obtained by the crypto platforms from their customers in order to report the specific details of the transaction.
The scope of the reporting regime is yet to be disclosed by the IRS for public interpretation.