New Hampshire Considering Bitcoin for Tax Payments
A new bill proposed in New Hampshire could obligate the state treasury to draw up plans to accept Bitcoin as payment for taxes. Proposed by independent Republican representative for New Hampshire, Eric Schleien, bill HR552 would obligate the state's treasurer to “develop an implementation plan for the state to accept bitcoin as payment for taxes and fees beginning July 1, 2017.” With a total of eight sponsors including both Republicans and Democrats, the bill was first introduced to the House on January 1. It now sits with the Ways and Means committee, a standing body tasked with reporting....
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