GigaStar Technologies will contact U.S. investors who meet or exceed the $600 threshold to confirm their full name, current mailing address, and Social Security Number (SSN). This information is required to receive Form 1099.

Per IRS regulations, GigaStar Technologies requires that U.S. investors confirm this information yearly.

Between December and February.

You will receive an email from GigaStar letting you know that you have reached the $600 revenue threshold for the year and will need to reconfirm your full name, mailing address, and Social Security Number to receive a 1099 Form from GigaStar.

In the email, you’ll be asked to confirm this information via a secure SendSafely link. The email will include detailed instructions.

If you do not respond to the email, GigaStar will phone you directly to reconfirm. When in doubt, contact support@gigastar.io to confirm the legitimacy of any communications before supplying your information.

• Full Name
• Current Mailing Address
• Social Security Number (SSN)

In instances where investors invest through a business or business entity, an Employer Identification Number (EIN) will be requested.

The distributions from Channel Revenue Tokens (CRTs) are generally considered ordinary income. 

Please consult with your qualified independent tax advisor for guidance related to your specific tax and IRS reporting situation.  

GigaStar will NEVER contact you via text message or by direct message (DM) in social media or Discord. Be wary of suspicious communications asking for your personal identifiable information, such as your Social Security Number. When in doubt, contact support@gigastar.io to confirm the legitimacy of any communications before supplying your information.