US Lawmakers Propose Digital Asset PARITY Act for Crypto Taxes

The Digital Asset PARITY Act aims to exempt stablecoin transactions under $200 from taxes while tightening rules on staking and lending income.

The proposal, titled “Digital Asset PARITY Act,” is an initiative by Max Miller and Steven Horsford aimed at modernizing the U.S. tax code to reflect the realities of the crypto market.

Focus on Stablecoins and Small Transactions

One of the key elements of the bill is the specific treatment of stablecoins. According to the text, assets pegged to the dollar will not be subject to taxation during minimal price fluctuations—defined as up to 1% of $1. This effectively exempts most daily stablecoin transactions from capital gains taxes.

Additionally, the bill introduces a minimum threshold of $200, below which stablecoin transactions will not require tax reporting. This measure seeks to facilitate the use of digital assets for payments by removing the administrative burden on small transactions.

At the same time, the costs of acquiring or transferring such assets cannot be included in the cost basis—a detail that may be significant for more active market participants.

Stricter Rules for Passive Income

The bill also addresses income from crypto activities such as staking and lending. These will be treated as taxable income on an annual basis, calculated at “fair market value.” This signals a stricter approach toward passive income within the ecosystem, which could affect both individual investors and institutional participants.

However, the proposal is still in the discussion stage and has not been officially introduced to Congress. Its goal is to provoke debate among lawmakers, the industry, and regulators regarding the future framework for taxing digital assets.

Division Within the Crypto Industry

Reactions to the bill highlight growing tensions within the crypto sector. The Digital Chamber welcomed the initiative as a necessary step toward regulatory clarity that could bring activity back to the U.S.

On the other hand, members of the community have criticized the lack of a similar exemption for Bitcoin. According to critics, the focus on stablecoins distorts the principles of decentralization and places centralized assets in a more favorable position.

This debate reflects a broader divide in the industry regarding which digital assets should be treated as “money” and which as financial instruments. Ultimately, the direction of U.S. tax policy could prove decisive not only for the domestic market but also for the global positioning of the crypto industry.