Notice 2026-20: Extension of temporary relief under Section 1.1012-1(j)(3)(ii)

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March 18, 2026

Issue Number:    Notice 2026-20

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Notice 2026-20 extends the temporary relief provided in section 4.02 of Notice 2025-7, 2025-5 I.R.B. 524 (January 27, 2025), for an additional year.  Specifically, this notice allows eligible taxpayers to use certain alternative methods for making an adequate identification, within the meaning of § 1.1012-1(j)(3)(ii), with respect to units of a digital asset held in the custody of a broker that are sold, disposed of, or transferred during the relief period specified in this notice. 

Notice 2026-20 will be in IRB: 2026-15, dated: April 6, 2026.


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