TLDR
Rep. Warren Davidson introduces a bill allowing U.S. taxpayers to pay taxes using Bitcoin.
The bill creates a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, with Bitcoin payments directed into this fund.
Bitcoin tax payments will be credited based on fair market value, no capital gains taxes applied.
Treasury will establish strict protocols for Bitcoin custody, including cold storage and multi-signature wallets.
The bill aims to position the U.S. competitively in the global digital economy by diversifying financial assets.
Rep. Warren Davidson (R-OH) introduced the Bitcoin For America Act today in the U.S. House of Representatives. This new legislation aims to allow U.S. taxpayers to pay federal taxes using Bitcoin. The bill would establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve (SBR), with all Bitcoin payments directed into this reserve. The goal is to modernize the U.S. financial system and integrate the country into the global digital asset economy.
Allowing Tax Payments in Bitcoin
The Bitcoin For America Act would enable individuals to settle federal tax obligations by transferring Bitcoin directly to the U.S. Treasury or its designated financial agents. Bitcoin payments would fulfill tax liabilities in full, without incurring capital gains taxes on the transaction. The amount credited would be based on the fair market value of Bitcoin at the time of the transfer, similar to how foreign currency payments are currently handled.
Under the bill, the Treasury would establish strict custody protocols for the new Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. These measures include cold storage, multi-signature wallets, and geographically distributed storage locations. Bitcoin placed in the reserve would be held for a minimum of 20 years. The reserve would be used as a long-term store of value, ensuring the assets are preserved for future generations.
Strengthening U.S. Financial Resilience
The Bitcoin For America Act seeks to diversify U.S. assets by adding Bitcoin to federal finances, offering an alternative to traditional fiat currency. Bitcoin’s scarcity and inflation-resistant nature are central to the bill’s design. As Bitcoin has a fixed supply of 21 million coins, proponents argue that it serves as a hedge against inflation and currency devaluation. Davidson contends that other nations, including China and Russia, are already accumulating Bitcoin to strengthen their financial systems.
By adopting similar strategies, the U.S. could protect its financial position and remain competitive in the digital economy. The bill aims to ensure the U.S. does not fall behind in the global race toward digital assets. In 2023, President Trump’s executive order established a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, funded by seized Bitcoin. This new bill seeks to expand that initiative further by allowing citizens to voluntarily contribute to the reserve through tax payments.
