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Is an NFT purchase taxable?

Quick Answer

Buying an NFT with ETH triggers a taxable disposition of the ETH — capital gain or loss versus your ETH cost basis. The NFT itself isn't taxed at purchase, but selling it later is, and NFTs deemed collectibles get a 28% max long-term rate.

NFT purchase tax flow: ETH disposition plus NFT cost basis.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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