According to TechFlow, on December 28, BTCTN reported that the IRS reiterated that staking rewards should be taxed immediately, opposing the view that they should be taxed only when sold. This position is part of the ongoing guidance and was highlighted in a lawsuit by Tennessee couple Joshua and Jessica Jarrett, who advocated for different tax treatments for this.

Previous news is that the IRS will begin to tax DeFi in 2027.