@RustyNomad The very first thing I’m going to tell you is the most important, which is just to file a Rewards Support Ticket
The rest of this stuff is going to be my thoughts and opinions. There’s some truth to it, but it is what it is.
Taxes would be paid based on what you actually receive, not based on the banner that says Estimated Earnings or the Your XX Rewards are on the way!.
I do see where you’ve shared prior at Brave Payment Arrived but instead of 9 bat i recived 7 bat but then I have to ask, did you ever submit a support ticket? Only guaranteed way to get Support to look into an issue is to submit a ticket. If you haven’t, make sure to do so with the link I provided at the start of this reply. If you have, then do a favor and reply here with your ticket number(s).
EDIT
Edited out small portion above, as I’m tired and reading it over again realized I was being a cranky ass. What you see here should be good.