Join Date: May 2004
Location: formerly Gold now Diamond, formerly MSY, now LAX, formerly NW, now DL
Programs: Hyatt Plat, Hilton Gold, SPG Gold, Delta Diamond/1MM
Posts: 4,735
Yeah there are some paradoxes with miles.
You do have to pay income taxes on winning miles
You do pay federal excise taxes
You do not get deductions for donations