Are airdrops taxable?
Yes. The IRS treats airdrops as ordinary income at fair market value when you receive them.
That FMV also becomes your cost basis if you sell later. Even if you didn't ask for it. Even if it's worth $12.
Track it or risk overpaying when you sell.
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