# Illinois Signs On to Six-Month Pause of Crypto Tax as Legal Battle Continues

Illinois's new crypto tax, which caught the industry off guard earlier this year, may not start on January 1 as planned. According to the industry groups that negotiated with the state, officials have agreed to delay it by six months. The delay is not final yet. A judge must still approve it. The Di

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| Published | 2 October 2026 |

Source: https://egamers.io/illinois-signs-on-to-six-month-pause-of-crypto-tax-as-legal-battle-continues/