Crypto Taxes
“What taxes apply when I get a crypto airdrop?”
Crypto airdrops can raise both income tax and recordkeeping questions, and the treatment often depends on how the tokens were received, whether they were actually accessible, and what happened after they hit the wallet. In many cases, the fair market value at the time of receipt is part of the tax picture, while later sales or swaps can create a separate capital gain or loss issue. The answer can also vary with network activity, exchange records, wallet control, and whether the airdrop was tied to a promotion, fork, or reward program. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.
In your 60-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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