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IRS Alleges Bitcoin User Owes Income Taxes on Unclaimed Fork Assets

TokenPost·October 9, 2026·1 min read
IRS Alleges Bitcoin User Owes Income Taxes on Unclaimed Fork Assets

The IRS alleges a Bitcoin user owes income taxes on assets created through network forks that the user was unaware of before an audit. The case involves self-custodied Bitcoin and highlights tax liability on unclaimed fork assets, a growing issue for long-term holders.

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