Colin Cody is a CPA and the owner of TraderStatus.com. Here we talk
about who qualifies for trader status with the IRS, what it means in
terms of deducting losses and expenses, how it differs from trading
through an LLC or corporation, and what you need to do to elect
the "mark-to-market" strategy on your taxes. A great primer for those
traders who want to learn more about writing off losses and trading
expenses without having to actually sell your positions...
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