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You can elect to have Forex income taxed under Internal Revenue Code Section 988 or Section 1256. You must make your election as of January 1 for the coming year or all Forex earnings automatically fall under Section 988.
The Section 988 rules define all gains or losses from currency trading as ordinary income or losses.
The Section 1256 rules define that 60 percent of the income is treated as a long-term capital gain and taxed at a lower rate than ordinary income. The remaining 40 percent is considered ordinary income.
The information above is general guidance and may not apply to your specific situation. If you have any questions regarding your personal tax election, please consult a tax professional or the IRS.
- Annual Statement for the year ending December 31 – This statement will summarize all transactions and provide detailed account activity.
- Daily Statement from December 31 – This is only applicable for clients with open positions as of December 31. This document will provide you with an account summary detailing total funds, open profit and loss, as well as a position summary and trade recap.