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Official Tax Partner

Clearline Markets traders — your trading taxes, handled.

You hit payouts. The IRS wants its cut. TraderTax is Clearline Markets' official tax partner — we file your prop firm payouts, futures, options, and crypto with CPAs who specialize in trader taxation, at exclusive Clearline member pricing. Run a free estimate in 60 seconds or get matched with a CPA today.

TL;DR — Key Takeaways for Clearline Traders

Three steps from payout to filed return.

No tax paperwork to wrestle with on your end. You upload, your TraderTax-matched CPA does the rest — and your Clearline member pricing applies automatically at checkout.

STEP 01

Sign up with code CLM

Use the Clearline link (tradertax.net/CLM) or enter code CLM at signup. Your exclusive member pricing applies automatically at Stripe checkout — nothing to remember.

STEP 02

Get matched with a trader CPA

You're paired with a CPA who specializes in prop firm payouts, Section 1256 futures, and Mark-to-Market — not a generic preparer who sees one trader return a year.

STEP 03

Upload, review, file

Upload your 1099-NEC and trading records in the secure portal. Your CPA preps the return, you review and e-sign, and it's filed. Support runs through tax season.

Exclusive pricing because you trade with Clearline.

What you get as a Clearline Markets trader

TraderTax is Clearline's official tax partner. That means Clearline traders skip the generic-CPA roulette and go straight to someone who understands prop firm payouts — at a member rate you don't get off the street.

Exclusive member pricing
Use code CLM (or the tradertax.net/CLM link) and your Clearline discount applies automatically at checkout. No code to hunt down — it's baked into the link.
A specialist, not a generalist
Matched with a CPA who works on Schedule C, Form 8949, and Form 6781 every day. Prop payouts, futures 60/40, MTM, S-Corp modeling — daily work, not edge cases.

Everything a Clearline trader needs to file correctly.

Whether you trade Clearline's futures payouts, run options, or hold crypto on the side, your return gets handled by someone who does trader taxation exclusively.

Prop Firm 1099-NEC

Self-employment income, 15.3% SE tax, eval & reset-fee deductions, S-Corp modeling at $80K+ net.

Section 1256 (Futures)

60/40 treatment on Form 6781, 3-year loss carryback, no wash-sale rules for most futures.

Options Taxes

Equity vs. index options, broad-based 1256 contracts, assignment and exercise handling.

Trader Tax Status (TTS)

Qualification analysis against the factor test; Schedule C business-expense deductions where it fits.

Mark-to-Market §475(f)

Election analysis, deadline filing, ordinary-loss treatment, wash-sale elimination for those who qualify.

Crypto Taxes

CSV reconciliation, cost-basis reconstruction, DeFi + staking income, multi-wallet aggregation.

LLC + S-Corp Setup

Entity formation, EIN, trader-tuned operating agreement, Form 2553 election where it pays off.

Federal & State Returns

Every state. Full prep + filing + e-sign. No DIY paperwork on your end.

Extensions & Amendments

$97 extension filing; amended returns if a prior year was filed wrong.

Not a general CPA. Not TurboTax. Trader-specialist.

Clearline traders deserve a CPA who actually knows what a prop firm payout is and how it's taxed. That's the whole offer.

Trader-only client base

We don't take W-2-only returns. Every CPA in the partner network spends their season on trader returns — Section 1256, MTM, TTS qualification, prop firm payouts. Daily work, not once-a-year guesswork.

Secure by design

Row-level Firestore rules, append-only audit logs, AES-256 at rest, TLS 1.3 in transit, MFA on every account. Your tax data is protected to the IRS Pub 4557 + FTC Safeguards Rule standard. Security overview →

Know your number first

Run the free prop firm calculator or a 2-minute snapshot before you commit a dollar. See roughly where you stand, then decide. No pressure, no surprise bills.

Built for the way you trade

Upload a payout statement, get a return that treats it correctly. The platform is built around prop firm income, not retrofitted from a generic tax tool.

Three ways to start — pick what fits.

Not sure where to begin? Start with a free estimate. Ready to file? Get matched with a CPA. Either way, your Clearline pricing rides along.

Free Calculator

Estimate your prop firm tax bill — federal, self-employment, and state — in about 60 seconds. Ballpark only; every situation varies.

Run the Calculator

2-Minute Snapshot

Answer a few questions and get an AI-assisted read on your tax situation and which service tier typically fits.

Start the Snapshot

Get Matched with a CPA

Skip ahead and sign up — code CLM applies your Clearline member pricing automatically at checkout.

Get Started →

Questions Clearline traders ask.

How are Clearline Markets payouts taxed?

For most prop firm traders, payouts are reported on a 1099-NEC as self-employment income — typically ordinary income tax plus the 15.3% self-employment tax. Trading-related expenses and, for higher earners, an S-Corp structure can often reduce the bill. Every situation varies, so a CPA who specializes in prop payouts can confirm what applies to you.

What does the Clearline × TraderTax partnership give me?

Exclusive partner pricing on TraderTax services and a CPA who specializes in trader taxation. Use the Clearline link (tradertax.net/CLM) or enter code CLM at signup and your member pricing applies automatically at checkout.

Can I deduct my evaluation and reset fees?

For most traders who qualify for Trader Tax Status or report prop income as self-employment, evaluation fees, resets, data, software, and education are typically deductible business expenses. The specifics depend on how your trading is reported, so most traders confirm deductibility with a CPA before filing.

Do I need an LLC or S-Corp to trade with Clearline?

No — you can file as an individual. That said, once net self-employment income reaches roughly $80,000 a year, an S-Corp can often produce meaningful self-employment-tax savings for many traders. Whether it makes sense for you depends on your numbers; a CPA can model it both ways.

Is TraderTax a licensed CPA firm?

TraderTax is a tax services coordination platform. Returns are prepared by licensed CPAs and Enrolled Agents in our partner network who specialize in trader taxation. Every CPA is credential-verified before onboarding. Security details →

How do I get started as a Clearline trader?

Use your Clearline link (tradertax.net/CLM) or enter code CLM at signup — your member pricing applies automatically, you get matched with a trader-specialist CPA, and you can run a free estimate or a 2-minute snapshot first. As always, your CPA confirms the specifics for your situation.

Trader tax topics worth a look.

Trade with Clearline Markets? Visit them at clearlinemarkets.com.

For estimates and general education only — every situation varies. TraderTax is a platform that matches traders with CPAs; it is not a licensed CPA firm and this page is not tax advice. Your TraderTax-matched CPA confirms what applies to your specific situation before anything is filed.

Clearline trader? Get your taxes handled right.

Sign up with code CLM — your member pricing applies automatically and you're matched with a CPA who actually understands prop firm payouts.

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