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Re: Trader tax laws...what are they?



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dennis wrote:
>Does anyone know if the 60/40 rule still applies with the new capital
>gains laws passed by Congress?

Yes...according to 1997 Form 6781 (from IRS website):

8 Short-term capital gain or (loss). Multiply line 7, column (b) by 40%.
Enter here
and on Schedule D. See instructions

9 Long-term capital gain or (loss). Multiply line 7, columns (b) and (c) by
60%.
Enter here and on Schedule D. See instructions

	Tony Haas

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