Worthless Airdrop Tokens: What to Do With Them
Airdropped tokens that trade at fractions of a cent still count as taxable income the moment you claim them. Here is the calm, practical playbook.
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Airdropped tokens that trade at fractions of a cent still count as taxable income the moment you claim them. Here is the calm, practical playbook.
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