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posted Dec 13, 2023 6:03:59 AM

MTM election Question

 I a a day trader, and when I filed my 2022 taxes in April, I attached the request for change my accounting method to MTM according to IRS code 475(f). I was told that my brokerage account needs a letter from the IRS stating that they allowed the change in the accounting method. Is this true? And If so, how do I get this letter since the IRS has not acknowledged the receipt of the letter?

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Level 15
Dec 13, 2023 6:37:49 AM

Did you ever make the election and then revoke it? 

 

Otherwise, the change is generally automatic.

Level 15
Dec 13, 2023 8:46:54 AM

There is nothing in the code or regulations that mentions the need to submit a letter from the broker with the filing of the election so who told you this? 

Level 15
Dec 13, 2023 8:54:47 AM


@Mike9241 wrote:

There is nothing in the code or regulations that mentions the need to submit a letter from the broker with the filing of the election so who told you this? 


I believe @tknewman is referring to some sort of approval (or consent) from the IRS for the election, which is not required unless a previous election was revoked and then another election is made (within a certain period of time after the revocation).