Quote from Traderham:
I am quite aware that traders do not have to pay self employment tax.
can you clarify on the above point as i am currently researching a similar topic?
i understand if one were trading futures they are allowed to pay 60 % as long term capital gains and 40% as short term, which make them tax advantageous over stocks.
but what does this mean if you are a pro trader?
do you stilll get those tax benefits and what are the tax implications as a professional futures trader?