Selling short term options, and Taxes

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marcoPolo21

if a Non-Professional Sells some Puts, less than 1 year out
[for income], and the stock remains flat,

at expiration, is the income considered short term?

thanks
marc
 
The profit from shorting options is always a short term cap gain no matter how long you hold it.

IRS Publication 550 is your friend.
 
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