IRS Requests Feedback on Dealer Valuation Safe Harbor Renewal
Published Date: 3/6/2025
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Summary
The IRS wants your thoughts on keeping a special rule that helps dealers value and report their investments more easily under Section 475. This rule makes tax reporting simpler and clearer for dealers who buy and sell stocks or securities. If you’re a dealer, this could affect how you handle your taxes, so don’t miss the chance to share your feedback before the deadline!
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Dealers' Mark-to-Market Safe Harbor Review
The IRS is asking for public comments on renewing the OMB approval for the Safe Harbor for Valuation and the mark-to-market accounting method for dealers under section 475 (TD 9328 and TD 8700). If you are a dealer who buys and sells stocks or securities, this review could affect how you value and report investments for tax purposes and the paperwork you must file under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995.
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