IRS treatment of loans backed by digital assets: why borrowing usually isn't a taxable event, why liquidation is, and the records to keep for Form 8949.
Who has tax liability in a custodial account? Learn how the IRS assigns tax duty to the child vs. the parent under 2026 Kiddie Tax rules, with clear examples.
By Katie Bailey · August 12, 2026 18 min
Who claims income on a custodial account? The child owns it, but the kiddie tax may shift the bill to parents. 2026 thresholds, filing rules, and worked
By Katie Bailey · August 11, 2026 14 min
Yes, custodial accounts are taxable. Learn the 2026 kiddie tax thresholds ($1,350/$2,700), who actually owes the bill, and how to file correctly.
By Katie Bailey · August 10, 2026 21 min
Crypto lending can generate yield, but tax rates of 10%–37% and real liquidation risks cut deep into returns. Here's what every US reader must know before
By Katie Bailey · August 5, 2026 18 min
Who pays taxes on a custodial account? The child does, but the kiddie tax can shift that burden to the parent's rate. Full 2026 thresholds, worked example
By Katie Bailey · August 1, 2026 22 min
Custodial account tax rules explained: the $2,700 kiddie-tax threshold, who files, Form 8814, gift-tax limits, and the one mistake that costs families the most.
By Katie Bailey · July 31, 2026 18 min
