Section 1256 contracts include certain regulated futures contracts, foreign currency contracts and non-equity options. These contracts receive a unique tax treatment under the IRS code and are subject ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Leading writer and speaker in the area of trader tax benefits. This article is more than 8 years old. Tax software and preparers ...

How are securities taxed? Securities traders need to watch out for higher tax rates, wash sales, capital-loss limitations and accounting challenges. Realized transactions in securities are reported ...