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Your Section 1256 Tax Advantage vs Stock Traders

Futures traders get 60% long-term / 40% short-term tax treatment regardless of holding period. See exactly how much you save vs trading stocks.

/ES /NQ /MESSection 125660/40 RuleNo Wash Sales
Your Futures Trading Numbers
Net profit or loss across all Section 1256 contracts (/ES, /NQ, /CL, etc.)
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How Section 1256 Works
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The 60/40 Rule
60% of futures gains are taxed at long-term rates. 40% at short-term rates. Regardless of holding period — even intraday.
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No Wash Sales
Section 1256 contracts are completely exempt from wash sale rules. Sell at a loss, rebuy immediately — fully deductible.
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Auto Mark-to-Market
Open futures positions are automatically marked to market on Dec 31. No election needed — it applies automatically.
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3-Year Loss Carryback
Section 1256 losses can be carried back 3 years to offset prior-year gains — a rare and valuable tax feature.

⚠️ Disclaimer: Estimates only. Actual tax depends on your complete income picture. Consult a licensed CPA.

Your Section 1256 Savings

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