Quote from BSAM:
This is not necessarily correct, as far as ranting to his CPA. His CPA probably did a reputable and diligent job in preparing his taxes.
Go hire 10 CPAs, then I believe you'll see 10 different results on your taxes. It's a travesty in this country. The fault lies with the IRS.
no it does not. the irs rules about trading are very clear and very well documented. there are few grey areas. for there to be an 80k mistake something does not add up. i think the op is only telling us part of the story.