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New York Introduces 0.2% Tax on Crypto Sales Could Spark a Massive Sell-Off

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Rizwan Ansari

New York may soon make history again in the crypto world, but this time, it’s not about regulation, it’s about taxes. A new bill from State Assemblymember Phil Steck proposes a 0.2% tax on all cryptocurrency transactions, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, and NFTs.

While it sounds tiny, the move could have a big impact on both traders and the state’s finances.

Why This Matters

The idea comes from Assemblymember Phil Steck, who recently introduced Assembly Bill 8966. If the bill passes, starting September 1, anyone selling or transferring digital assets in New York would pay this 0.2% tax. That includes cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, stablecoins, and NFTs.

For example, if you sell $10,000 worth of Bitcoin would mean paying $20 in tax. The money collected would be used to fund school programs that fight substance abuse.

This isn’t New York’s first big crypto rule. Back in 2015, the state introduced the BitLicense, which forced some companies to leave and others to follow stricter rules. Now, with this new bill, New York could once again influence how crypto is taxed.

What Happens Next

Before becoming law, the bill must go through several steps:

  • Pass a committee review.
  • Be approved by the full Assembly.
  • Get Senate approval.
  • Receive the governor’s signature.

If any of these steps fail, the bill won’t move forward.

Crypto Taxes Vary Across the U.S.

While New York is considering adding a tax, other states are taking a different approach. Texas, for example, has no state income or corporate tax, and some states, like Washington, even exempt crypto from certain taxes.

If passed, this tax would make New York one of the stricter states when it comes to crypto rules, adding to its already tough regulatory history, such as the BitLicense introduced in 2015.

Where the Money Would Go?

Unlike many tax proposals that simply boost the state budget, this one has a specific purpose. The revenue from the crypto tax would fund substance abuse prevention and intervention programs in upstate New York schools.

In simple words, the goal is to use innovation in finance to tackle serious social problems.

Rizwan Ansari

Rizwan is an experienced Crypto journalist with almost half a decade of experience covering everything related to the growing crypto industry — from price analysis to blockchain disruption. During this period, he’s authored more than 3,000 news articles for Coinpedia News.

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