Nadex trading binary options.

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October 25, 2023
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Is the income from trading Nadex binary options taxed at ordinary income levels.

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Holly W

Employee Tax Expert

Hello htrumbo2,

Thank you for joining us today !

The IRS is treating Nadax Options as Section 1256 investments and Straddles and to be reported on Form 6781.
According the the Nadex Website, you should receive a 1099-B Annually to assist you in reporting your sales, etc.
For tax purposes, every Section 1256 gain or loss is treated as being 60% long term and 40% short term, no matter how long own it.

This TurboTax article on Section 1256 Contracts & Straddles will go into further explanation.
Good luck in your future trading!

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