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Crypto Taxes 101: How Digital Assets Are Taxed in the U.S.

Crypto taxes aren't the Wild West anymore. The IRS has clear rules, new reporting forms...

Andrew DucaAndrew Duca7 May 2025
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Prediction Market Taxes: A Complete Guide to How Event Contracts Get Taxed

Prediction Market Taxes: A Complete Guide to How Event Contracts Get Taxed

Prediction market platforms each come with different tax forms, reporting rules, and open questions. Here's what you'll receive, how to report gains and losses, and whether your losses are deductible.

Andrew DucaJuly 8, 2026
Polymarket Taxes: How US Traders Should Think About Event Contracts, USDC, and Capital Gains

Polymarket Taxes: How US Traders Should Think About Event Contracts, USDC, and Capital Gains

Polymarket positions are crypto tokens, so US crypto tax rules apply to nearly every trade. See how regulated vs. unregulated event contracts get taxed differently.

Andrew DucaJuly 8, 2026
Kalshi Taxes: Section 1256 and the 60/40 Rule for Regulated Prediction Markets

Kalshi Taxes: Section 1256 and the 60/40 Rule for Regulated Prediction Markets

Kalshi is a CFTC-regulated exchange, which means its prediction market contracts and perpetual futures may qualify for Section 1256's favorable 60/40 tax treatment. Here's how it works, and how Awaken helps you track and report it.

Andrew DucaJuly 8, 2026
How to Prevent a Crypto Tax Audit in 2026

How to Prevent a Crypto Tax Audit in 2026

Learn how to prepare for a crypto tax audit: track trades, staking, NFTs & DeFi, keep records, and stay compliant with IRS rules in 2026.

Andrew DucaMay 4, 2026
PayPal 1099-DA Tax Form

PayPal 1099-DA Tax Form

PayPal issues Form 1099-DA for crypto sales by Feb 15. Learn about PYUSD reporting, HIFO cost basis, supplemental statements, and multiple 1099 forms.

Andrew DucaApril 1, 2026
The SEC & CFTC’s Joint Interpretation and What it Means for Your Taxes

The SEC & CFTC’s Joint Interpretation and What it Means for Your Taxes

The SEC and CFTC’s historic 2026 crypto interpretation ends regulation by enforcement with a new token taxonomy, but does not alter your tax obligations

Nick WaytulaMarch 19, 2026
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Awaken Tax Discount Codes 2026

Awaken Tax Discount Codes 2026

Looking for an Awaken tax discount code? You're in the right place. Awaken offers several discount codes to help crypto users save on their tax reporting.

AlexMarch 17, 2026
tastytrade 1099-DA Tax Form: What Traders Need to Know Before Filing

tastytrade 1099-DA Tax Form: What Traders Need to Know Before Filing

Learn what the tastytrade 1099-DA tax form includes, why it matters for crypto tax reporting, and how to avoid common filing mistakes.

Andrew DucaMarch 10, 2026
Uphold 1099-DA Tax Form: How to Read It and Avoid Crypto Tax Mistakes

Uphold 1099-DA Tax Form: How to Read It and Avoid Crypto Tax Mistakes

Confused by your Uphold 1099-DA tax form? Learn how to interpret it, report your crypto activity properly, and avoid paying too much tax.

Andrew DucaMarch 10, 2026
OKX 1099-DA Tax Form: What It Means and How to Report It Correctly

OKX 1099-DA Tax Form: What It Means and How to Report It Correctly

Received an OKX 1099-DA tax form? Learn what the form reports, how it affects your crypto taxes, and how to report it correctly when filing.

Andrew DucaMarch 10, 2026
Fold 1099-DA Tax Form: Reporting Guide to Avoid Overpaying Taxes

Fold 1099-DA Tax Form: Reporting Guide to Avoid Overpaying Taxes

Learn what the Fold 1099-DA tax form means for your crypto taxes. Understand what it reports, how to handle it correctly, and how to avoid overpaying when you file.

Andrew DucaMarch 10, 2026
River 1099-DA Tax Form: How It Works and What to Do Next

River 1099-DA Tax Form: How It Works and What to Do Next

A simple guide to the River 1099-DA tax form - what it reports, how it impacts your tax return, and how to avoid common filing mistakes.

Andrew DucaMarch 10, 2026
Crypto.com 1099-DA Tax Form: Everything You Need to Know Before You File

Crypto.com 1099-DA Tax Form: Everything You Need to Know Before You File

Crypto.com reports your trades to the IRS on Form 1099-DA. Learn what’s included, why cost basis is often missing, and how to avoid overpaying your crypto taxes.

Andrew DucaFebruary 26, 2026
Venmo 1099-DA Tax Form: Don’t Let This Form Inflate Your Tax Bill

Venmo 1099-DA Tax Form: Don’t Let This Form Inflate Your Tax Bill

The IRS already has your Venmo crypto data. See what’s on your 1099-DA, why it’s often wrong, and how to avoid overpaying your taxes.

Andrew DucaFebruary 26, 2026
Robinhood 1099-DA Tax Form: Check these things before filing

Robinhood 1099-DA Tax Form: Check these things before filing

Got a Robinhood 1099-DA? Here’s what to check, what to fix, and how to avoid overpaying on your crypto taxes before you file with the IRS.

Andrew DucaFebruary 26, 2026
Crypto Tax Form 1099-DA: What is it and why did I receive one from my crypto exchange?

Crypto Tax Form 1099-DA: What is it and why did I receive one from my crypto exchange?

Tax form 1099-DA reports your crypto sales to the IRS - but for 2025 it omits cost basis. That means inflated gains, missing data, and taxpayer confusion. Here’s how it works and how to file correctly.

Andrew DucaFebruary 11, 2026
Does Gemini Report to the IRS? (Answered by Tax Experts

Does Gemini Report to the IRS? (Answered by Tax Experts

If you used Gemini, the IRS may already have your crypto data. Here’s what gets reported, when it happens, and how to stay on the right side of tax season.

Andrew DucaFebruary 5, 2026
Gemini 1099-DA Tax Form: What to Fix Before You File (Don't Overpay on Crypto Taxes)

Gemini 1099-DA Tax Form: What to Fix Before You File (Don't Overpay on Crypto Taxes)

Got a Gemini 1099-DA? Here’s what to check, what to fix, and how to avoid overpaying on your crypto taxes before you file with the IRS.

Andrew DucaFebruary 4, 2026
Binance US 1099-DA Tax Form: What to Do, What to Check, and How to Avoid Overpaying

Binance US 1099-DA Tax Form: What to Do, What to Check, and How to Avoid Overpaying

Binance’s 1099-DA isn’t always accurate. Here’s what it includes, what it misses, and how to file it correctly so you don’t overpay crypto taxes.

Andrew DucaJanuary 30, 2026
Does Binance Report to the IRS? (Answered by Tax Experts)

Does Binance Report to the IRS? (Answered by Tax Experts)

Think Binance is invisible to the IRS? Awaken's tax experts break down what’s reported, what isn’t, and the risks US users can’t ignore.

Andrew DucaJanuary 18, 2026
Yield Farming Taxes: The Rules DeFi Influencers Don’t Talk About

Yield Farming Taxes: The Rules DeFi Influencers Don’t Talk About

Liquidity pools, staking rewards, token swaps - yield farming creates taxable events fast. Learn how it’s taxed and how to avoid nasty surprises.

Andrew DucaJanuary 18, 2026
Crypto Tax Planning: 5 Proactive Crypto Tax Moves to Make

Crypto Tax Planning: 5 Proactive Crypto Tax Moves to Make

Still reacting at tax time? These 5 proactive crypto tax strategies can legally cut your bill before it’s too late. What pros do early that retail misses.

Andrew DucaJanuary 18, 2026
Kraken 1099-DA Tax Form: How to Handle Your Form and Avoid Overpaying Taxes

Kraken 1099-DA Tax Form: How to Handle Your Form and Avoid Overpaying Taxes

If Kraken sent you Form 1099-DA, it reports your crypto proceeds to the IRS - but often misses cost basis. Here’s what it means, why it’s incomplete, and how Kraken users should file correctly.

Andrew DucaJanuary 13, 2026
Coinbase 1099-DA Form: What Your Form Means and How to File It Correctly

Coinbase 1099-DA Form: What Your Form Means and How to File It Correctly

If Coinbase sent you Form 1099-DA, it reports crypto proceeds to the IRS - but often misses cost basis. Here’s what the form means, why it’s incomplete, and how to file correctly.

Andrew DucaJanuary 11, 2026
Tax Form 1099-DA: What is it and Why Did I Receive One from My Crypto Exchange

Tax Form 1099-DA: What is it and Why Did I Receive One from My Crypto Exchange

Tax form 1099-DA reports your crypto sales to the IRS - but for 2025 it omits cost basis. That means inflated gains, missing data, and taxpayer confusion. Here’s how it works and how to file correctly.

Andrew DucaJanuary 11, 2026
Crypto Perpetual Futures: Centralized vs Decentralized Trading Guide

Crypto Perpetual Futures: Centralized vs Decentralized Trading Guide

Compare the best crypto perpetual futures exchanges. Learn the differences between centralized and decentralized platforms, tax implications, and where to trade.

Andrew DucaDecember 28, 2025
Crypto Airdrop Tax: How your Airdrop is actually taxed

Crypto Airdrop Tax: How your Airdrop is actually taxed

Is your airdrop a tax time bomb? Learn the rules for reporting crypto airdrop tax, how to avoid the "value crash" tax trap, and see a global comparison of laws in our full guide.

Andrew DucaDecember 18, 2025
PancakeSwap Taxes Made Clear: Swaps, LPs, and Reporting Basics

PancakeSwap Taxes Made Clear: Swaps, LPs, and Reporting Basics

PancakeSwap trades can trigger taxable events. Learn how swaps, liquidity pools, farming rewards, and fees are taxed - and how to report them correctly.

Andrew DucaDecember 16, 2025
SushiSwap Taxes Explained: Full Guide

SushiSwap Taxes Explained: Full Guide

SushiSwap activity can create taxable events. Learn how swaps, liquidity pools, rewards, and fees are treated for tax reporting - and how to avoid common errors.

Andrew DucaDecember 16, 2025
Uniswap Taxes Explained (Without the Headaches)

Uniswap Taxes Explained (Without the Headaches)

Every Uniswap swap is a taxable event. Learn how DeFi trades, liquidity pools, fees, and rewards are taxed - and how to report them correctly.

Andrew DucaDecember 16, 2025