Tax news of interest to investors came mainly from the courts this week, though the IRS gave paid tax return preparers something to groan about. (more…)
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Friday, July 23rd, 2010Part-Time Gambler Is Professional
Tuesday, July 20th, 2010In a summary opinion, the Tax Court has found that an individual can qualify as a professional gambler despite pursuing the activity part-time. While the decision doesn’t have precedential value, it should help inform us in determining who qualifies as a professional trader. (more…)

