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#Illinois is stepping up its game in the crypto world. The state’s lawmakers have passed the budget for 2027, and it includes a new rule: a 0.2% tax on every cryptocurrency trade, called the “Privilege Tax.” This small-fee plan is aimed at digital asset brokers, who will now have to register with the state or face serious trouble.
Starting January 1st, any broker who ignores the rule could face jail time two to five years and pay up to $25,000 in fines. That’s a third-degree felony for skipping registration. Lawmakers believe this new tax could bring around $60 million more into Illinois’ coffers.
The bill still needs the governor’s signature to become law. Governor JB Pritzker has said he plans to sign it quickly, but as of last Friday, it hadn’t yet happened.
Cryptocurrency trading is booming across the U.S., and states are racing to find ways to regulate it while also collecting taxes. Illinois’ “Privilege Tax” is designed to make crypto trading more transparent, hold brokers accountable, and add extra revenue for the state. With strict rules and big penalties, the state is making it clear: the crypto playground just got a lot more official and a lot more serious.
This move is part of a wider trend in the U.S., where states are balancing freedom for crypto traders with new rules to protect taxpayers and ensure fair play.
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