Income from staking and rewards

Published on Nov 4, 2025Updated on Feb 13, 20262 min read

Why did I receive a Form 1099-MISC?

You will receive a 1099-MISC if you earned $600 or more in staking rewards, bonuses, or airdrops during the 2025 tax year.

Note: the IRS threshold for this form increases to $2,000 for the 2026 tax year.

Disclaimer
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