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posted Oct 25, 2023 9:23:16 AM

Nadex trading binary options.

Is the income from trading Nadex binary options taxed at ordinary income levels.

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Employee Tax Expert
Oct 25, 2023 10:35:03 AM

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!