### Comment:
Yah, last year I traded almost everyday with about 3900 trades total value of $84 million. I’d fall into the trader bucket. Just more of a notice to others not to let them self’s fall into this trap like I did by not making the election when it’s needed.

### REPLY:
I totally agree. 
  
 I watched 'anonymous person' lose $300k last year but because of wash sale he had to pay tax on gains of over $200k... 
  
 Needless to say his wife is pissed and he's depressed. 
  
 Mark to market would have solved ~$70k of his tax issue but he didn't qualify to be an active trader. 
  
 Long story short; he belongs in this sub.

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