### Question
How is the term options dealer defined?


### Answer
The term **options dealer** is defined in *26 U.S.C. § 1402* as the following:

> given such term by section 1256(g)(8).

#### Citation:
  - *26 U.S.C. § 1402*
  - Heading: **Subtitle A-Income Taxes > CHAPTER 2-TAX ON SELF-EMPLOYMENT INCOME**

