Michele_H
Employee Tax Expert

Self employed

Hi @Achar1992 

If a trader meets all IRS trading benchmarks the tax laws require , the trader can choose to remain an independent qualified trader or incorporate as a business entity. While fiscal and filing options are similar for the two, trading as a business can offer additional, considerable tax advantages.

Here is an article from the IRS on trader status.  https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc429

You may consider speaking with an advisor to see what your options are. 

 

The following qualifies you for QBI:

QBI is the net amount of qualified items of income, gain, deduction and loss from any qualified trade or business, including income from partnerships, S corporations, sole proprietorships, and certain trusts.  

 

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