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Can I deduct a prop firm challenge fee as a business expense under my S-Corp with Mark-to-Market (MTM) election for trading?

 
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SabrinaD2
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Can I deduct a prop firm challenge fee as a business expense under my S-Corp with Mark-to-Market (MTM) election for trading?

Yes, you can generally deduct a prop firm challenge fee as a business expense under your S-Corp with a Mark-to-Market (MTM) election for trading. Here are the key points:

  • Ordinary and Necessary Expenses: The IRS allows deductions for expenses that are ordinary and necessary for your business
  • Since the prop firm challenge fee is a cost associated with your trading activities, it can be considered a deductible business expense.
  • MTM Election: With the MTM election, you treat your trading activities as a business, which allows you to deduct related expenses on your S-Corp's tax return.

 

For more detailed information, you can refer to the IRS guidelines on traders in securities.

 

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