Investors

If you don’t meet the definition of “Trader” in the eyes of the IRS, you are an “Investor”. Investors typically buy and sell securities and expect income from dividends, interest, or capital appreciation. They buy and sell these securities and hold them for personal...

The Mark-to-Market Election

If you meet the definition of “Trader” by the IRS you can choose to use the mark-to-market rules, investors cannot. If a trader doesn’t make a valid mark-to-market election under section 475(f), then he or she must treat the gains and losses from sales of...

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