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| Do you trade futures and E-mini futures? | Here are some important definitions: | |
| Not sure how these fit on your tax return? Futures fall under the category of "Section 1256 contracts", and are reported on a Form 6781. These contracts are "Marked to Market" by definition, and receive preferential tax treatment, split between long and short term capital gains rates. |
Commodities Trader: A person who is actively engaged in trading section 1256 contracts and is registered with a domestic board of trade designated as a contract market by the Commodities Futures Trading Commission. |
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| For this reason, we do not recommend that futures
traders elect the Mark to Market accounting method, because the default
tax treatment of these contracts is preferred. You can find more information in the IRS Publication 550. |
Commodity Future:
A contract made on a commodity exchange, calling for the sale or purchase of a fixed amount of a commodity at a future date for a fixed price |
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| Futures Contract: An exchange-traded contract to buy or sell a specified commodity or financial instrument at a specified price at a specified future date. See also Commodity future |
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