Jack Dorsey Wants A Tax Exemption On Everyday Bitcoin Transactions — Cynthia Lummis Points Toward A Bill She Introduced

Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) backed Block Inc. (NYSE:XYZ) CEO Jack Dorsey’s call for tax relief on Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) transactions on Thursday, citing a supportive legislation she introduced earlier.

‘De Minimis Tax Exemption’

Dorsey advocated for a “de minimis tax exemption” on everyday BTC payments, backing an argument that routine purchases, like buying coffee, shouldn’t trigger capital gains.

Lummis quoted his post, saying, “If only we had a ₿ill for that… Oh, wait,” suggesting that a bill she introduced in June already addresses these concerns.

What Does Lummis’ Bill Say?

The bill seeks to exempt gains from small transactions, up to $300 per transaction, with an annual cap of $5,000 per individual. The legislation has been read twice …

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