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How Does the Mark-to-Market Rule Simplify or Complicate Tax Reporting?

It simplifies reporting by eliminating the need to track the holding period for short-term vs. long-term gains and by generally precluding the wash sale rule. However, it complicates matters by requiring the calculation of unrealized gains/losses at year-end and by potentially accelerating tax liability on gains that haven't been cashed out.

Is There a De Minimis Exception to the Wash Sale Rule for Small Traders?
What Is the Significance of the “Constructive Sale” Rule in Section 1256 Taxation?
What Is the Wash Sale Rule and How Does It Apply to Options Trading?
How Is the Holding Period Determined for a Purchased Option Contract?