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Traders in Securities

Posted on July 24, 2013 by John R. Dundon II, EA — No Comments ↓

If you are an individual who buys and sells securities you may qualify as a “trader in securities,” for tax purposes. This post attempts to explain how traders must report the income and expenses from being in the trading business.…

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Posted in Accounting Method, Business Expense, Capital Gain, Capital Loss, Cost Basis, Investment Income, Mark to Market, Paying Taxes, Self Employ, Tax Guidance & Preparation

Reporting Capital Gains and Losses to IRS

Posted on July 6, 2012 by John R. Dundon II, EA — No Comments ↓
Business Entity Selection and the Tax Consequences of Converting

In tax year 2011 the IRS created Form 8949, Sales and Other Dispositions of Capital Assets, for taxpayers to calculate capital gains and losses. List all capital gain and loss transactions on this form. The subtotals from this form will…

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Traders in Securities – IRS Topic 429

Posted on March 15, 2010 by John R. Dundon II, EA — No Comments ↓

This tax topic explains whether an individual who buys and sells securities qualifies as a "trader in securities," for tax purposes and how traders must report the income and expenses resulting from the trading business. In order to better understand…

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