On June 25, 2024, Congressman Matt Gaetz (R-FL) introduced
H.R. 8822 (the "Bill"), which would add Section 6316A
to the Code, allowing individuals to pay their federal income tax
using Bitcoin. According to Gaetz, "enabling taxpayers to use
Bitcoin for federal income tax payments . . . promote[s]
innovation, increase[s] efficiency, and offer[s] more flexibility
to American citizens," and is "a bold step toward a
future where digital currencies play a vital role in our financial
system, ensuring the U.S. remains at the forefront of technological
advancement."
If enacted, the Bill would require the U.S. Secretary of the
Treasury (the "Secretary") (currently Janet Yellen) to
develop and implement a method to allow for Bitcoin payments and
prescribe regulations that: