How do you manage your tax for income from trading?

[traderwald]

Hi Guys,

How do you manage your taxes on income from trading ?

Like do you go with Trader Tax Status ? Or something like Trust with Corporate Trustee ? Or perhaps just do it as standard / regular tax method ?

Also what is your opinion on what is the best method ?

Thank you

 

[Sweet Bobby]

I only trade 1256 contracts, so 60/40. Best deal in America!

 

[jys78]

Don't need to worry about taxes unless you have profits!

 

[wrbtrader]

Don't need to worry about taxes unless you have profits!

The OP needs to be worried about taxes even if he has losses because there's a limit on your deductions / credits depending upon how you file your taxes and then throw in the issue if the trader has another job....throw in a few other issues...

Waiting until you become profitable can easily exacerbate tax problems.

Another issue, taxes on trading are handle differently from country to country.

wrbtrader

 

[BAT31]

H&R Block Tax Pro. The service assigns a human tax professional, and you can keep the same one indefinitely.

 

[smallfil]

You should consult a tax accountant. When, your financial situation is uniquely, only yours, it does not make sense to take bits of advice from other traders who could be in a different financial situation as yours? Just as you would not want your mechanic doing a heart transplant on you or your doctor to fix what is wrong with your car? This is best handled by a qualified tax professional.

 

[kmiklas]

A good accountant is worth their weight in gold.

 

[murray t turtle]

Hi Guys,

How do you manage your taxes on income from trading ?

Like do you go with Trader Tax Status ? Or something like Trust with Corporate Trustee ? Or perhaps just do it as standard / regular tax method ?

Also what is your opinion on what is the best method ?

Thank you

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NO state income tax state;
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or back door roth………………………………………………………………………………..May have to pay some tax on realty if I sell it/ok.I tend to ask or consult 2 cpa s or something like that

 

[newwurldmn]

A good accountant is worth their weight in gold.

Only if you earn their weight in gold a year

 

[jys78]

The OP needs to be worried about taxes even if he has losses because there's a limit on your deductions / credits depending upon how you file your taxes and then throw in the issue if the trader has another job....throw in a few other issues...

Waiting until you become profitable can easily exacerbate tax problems.

Another issue, taxes on trading are handle differently from country to country.

wrbtrader

Fair enough. Canadian crew here, just sum up net profit/loss (cap gains). Also... I was joking