What Is Stellar (XLM)?
Stellar is a cryptocurrency with the symbol XLM. For US federal tax purposes, digital assets are treated as property.
Tax Classification & Status
The IRS classifies XLM as property. Each transaction involving XLM can trigger capital gains or losses.
How to Track XLM Transactions
To properly track XLM transactions, record the date, amount, and USD value at the time of each transaction. This information is crucial for calculating gains or losses.
Common Tax Mistakes with XLM
❌ Not tracking all XLM transactions
Why
Missing acquisition and disposal records can lead to an incorrect gain or loss.
⚠️ Potential Cost
Incorrect cost basis can overstate or understate your tax.
How to Get XLM
XLM can be acquired on major cryptocurrency exchanges. When acquiring XLM, the basis depends on how it was acquired. Purchases generally use cost in US dollars; income, gifts and other acquisitions can follow different rules.
How to Report XLM on Your Taxes
Report capital-asset disposals of XLM on Form 8949 and Schedule D as applicable. Crypto received as income is reported separately on the form appropriate to that income.Frequently Asked Questions
Is XLM taxable?▼
For US federal tax, selling, swapping or spending crypto can trigger a gain or loss. Simply holding it, buying it with cash, or moving it between your own wallets generally does not; paying a fee in crypto can be a separate disposal.
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