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Illinois Delays Controversial Crypto Tax Amid Industry Lawsuit

Decrypt·October 1, 2026·1 min read
Illinois Delays Controversial Crypto Tax Amid Industry Lawsuit

Illinois officials and crypto groups jointly asked a state court to delay the 0.2% Digital Asset Tax from Jan. 1 to July 1, 2027, while a legal challenge continues. The delay request comes amid an industry lawsuit against the tax, which would apply to digital asset transactions in the state.

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