Recent Content by taxman

  1. Spark Spread

    I searched but couldn't find the information I was looking for... First, is there a pre-packaged spark spread product offered? Second, if I...
    Thread by: taxman, Mar 2, 2007, 3 replies, in forum: Commodity Futures

  2. looking for resource on calculating margin

    I'm Looking for a book and or video that has an in depth discussion on margin requirements for stocks and derivitives. I don't have a handle on...
    Thread by: taxman, Feb 18, 2003, 1 replies, in forum: Educational Resources

  3. Bush's No Dividend Tax on small companies?

    S-Corps are pass-through, so the proposed legislation will have no effect. For any other entity taxed as a corporation for U.S. Federal income...
    Post by: taxman, Jan 9, 2003 in forum: Taxes and Accounting

  4. Put options and bankruptcy?

    I disagree. IRC Section 1259 nails you in this situation. If the stock gets delisted and you have no motivation to cover you're not deferring the...
    Post by: taxman, Dec 6, 2002 in forum: Options

  5. Re-Org's, Takeovers, Mergers etc...

    The Reed - Elsevier virtual merger was interesting.
    Post by: taxman, Aug 27, 2002 in forum: Options

  6. Best places to live for starting traders:

    I tend to agree. State taxes end up as a deduction on your federal return anyway, so the impact isn't as big as one might think.
    Post by: taxman, Aug 5, 2002 in forum: Trading

  7. quick tax question

    If you've elected to use the mark-to-market accounting method, it's as if a fictional sale takes place on the last day of your tax year. Your...
    Post by: taxman, Jul 18, 2002 in forum: Taxes and Accounting

  8. Anybody got NFLX to short?

    I have accounts with 2 brokers...none available. Since it's not optionable either, is there anything other strategy I can use?
    Thread by: taxman, Jul 17, 2002, 0 replies, in forum: Trading

  9. What do you do to keep track of trades for taxes? (trading thru IB)

    It is critical that a tax return meet a minimum level of ‘completeness.’ If not, then what you have submitted is not a tax return....
    Post by: taxman, Jul 11, 2002 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  10. What do you do to keep track of trades for taxes? (trading thru IB)

    These guys are way ahead of the pack in that they actually incorporate some planning tools into their software to help you trade in a more tax...
    Post by: taxman, Jul 9, 2002 in forum: Interactive Brokers

  11. Tax Law Advocacy for Traders

    True enough. I was simply making the observation that for "damage control" purposes using a disregarded entity makes sense. I'm quite clear on...
    Post by: taxman, Jul 9, 2002 in forum: Taxes and Accounting

  12. Tax Law Advocacy for Traders

    Ok, I see where you are going with this. 9100 relief IS available for taxpayers that missed making their mark-to-market election. It's just...
    Post by: taxman, Jul 9, 2002 in forum: Taxes and Accounting