When do trading cards go from being a children’s hobby to a business? Patricia Abad explains the guidelines established by the tax authorities

The buying and selling of trading cards for the 2026 World Cup has brought the worlds of soccer and taxation together. The rise in value of these collectibles has led to the tax authorities’ intervention in the market, following an excessive increase in prices.

Patricia Abad, speaking on the program *Espejo Público*, clarified that, in this context, profits from their sale must be reported when, in accordance with applicable tax regulations, they exceed 1,000