You do not get it. That's ok...reason why you're in the position you're in...here at the forum looking for trader tax advice along with throwing an insult in there. By the way, just in case you didn't notice (I hope you did notice)...your question was already answered here prior to my post. Good luck and hope you'll be better prepared for next year along with being aware about recent new tax law changes that impacts traders. If not aware, hire someone (tax accountant) that will be aware of it for you.