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Kalshi and Polymarket Traders Could Face Higher Tax Bills if Wagering Rules Apply

Aug 25, 2026 · 10:01 AM ET· updated 2h ago
Kalshi and Polymarket Traders Could Face Higher Tax Bills if Wagering Rules Apply

Prediction markets are generating billions of dollars in trading activity, but the cash left in a trader’s account at year-end may not tell the full tax story. Across Kalshi and Polymarket’s two platforms, the market

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People who trade on prediction markets might owe more taxes than they expect, because taxes are counted differently there than they thought. This reminds us that whenever someone makes money anywhere, it's smart to understand the tax rules first.

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