Green's 2016 Trader Tax Guide

Green's 2016 Trader Tax Guide focuses on active traders' unique tax needs. It covers tax benefits derived from qualification for trader tax status including business expense vs. limited investment expense treatment, Section 475 mark-to-market accounting (tax loss insurance) and health insurance and retirement plan deductions arranged through a trading entity. The guide covers tax treatment for equities, futures, 1256 contracts, indexes, options, ETFs, forex, precious metals, swaps and more. There are also chapters on accounting for trading gains and losses, tips for preparing trader tax returns, tax planning, entity solutions, retirement plan strategies, IRS and state tax controversy, traders in tax court, proprietary trading, investment management, international tax matters and Obamacare taxes.