💰 Crypto Staking Income = Taxable? Let’s break it down 🔍

IRS View

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When You're Taxed

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Selling = More Tax

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Keep Records

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Pro Tip

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For More Information

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💰 Crypto Staking Income = Taxable? Let’s break it down 🔍

IRS View

IRS says: Staking rewards = ordinary income 🧾

When You're Taxed

📅 Taxed when you receive the reward

Selling = More Tax

Sell it later? ➡️ Pay capital gains too 📈

Keep Records

🗂️ Track dates, prices & amounts — seriously!

Pro Tip

🧠 Use tax tools like CoinTracker or Koinly

For More Information

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