Tax Strategies for Active Traders in 2025 Tax Filings (Lightspeed)

17 Feb

Feb 17, 2026 at 4:30 pm EST

Join Robert A. Green, CPA, from GreenTraderTax.com, for insights and information to help traders file their 2025 federal tax returns in a timely and accurate manner in 2026.

  • Discover how active traders qualifying for Trader Tax Status (TTS) can maximize deductions, elect Section 475 mark-to-market accounting, and leverage pass-through entities for tax-saving benefits like health insurance, retirement plans, and SALT deductions.
  • Gain insights into the tax treatments for various financial products.
  • Understand wash sale losses, Section 475 MTM, and other essential accounting methods.
  • Get practical tips on filing tax extensions, timely tax payments, and avoiding penalties.
  • Learn how to prevent common filing errors that could trigger IRS or state examinations.