https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/boxing-stock-holding-long-and-short-positions-at-same-time-to-get-long-term-gain-rate/01/3100878#M1133111 <P>I held long and short positions on an ETF and just found out it is not legal. Do I just have to spay the short term rate. and wait to get a letter. It was done for two months. Is there anything I should do?</P><P>J</P> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:43:27 GMT Lowman67 2026-02-24T07:43:27Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/boxing-stock-holding-long-and-short-positions-at-same-time-to-get-long-term-gain-rate/01/3100878#M1133111 <P>I held long and short positions on an ETF and just found out it is not legal. Do I just have to spay the short term rate. and wait to get a letter. It was done for two months. Is there anything I should do?</P><P>J</P> Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:43:27 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/boxing-stock-holding-long-and-short-positions-at-same-time-to-get-long-term-gain-rate/01/3100878#M1133111 Lowman67 2026-02-24T07:43:27Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-boxing-stock-holding-long-and-short-positions-at-same-time-to-get-long-term-gain-rate/01/3100917#M1133127 <P>Consult with a local tax professional.</P> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 17:58:44 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-boxing-stock-holding-long-and-short-positions-at-same-time-to-get-long-term-gain-rate/01/3100917#M1133127 Anonymous_ 2023-10-16T17:58:44Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-boxing-stock-holding-long-and-short-positions-at-same-time-to-get-long-term-gain-rate/01/3100920#M1133129 <P>Thanks</P> Mon, 16 Oct 2023 18:01:29 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-boxing-stock-holding-long-and-short-positions-at-same-time-to-get-long-term-gain-rate/01/3100920#M1133129 Lowman67 2023-10-16T18:01:29Z