Robert A. Green CPA managed a tax and accounting firm catering to traders. He is a leading authority on trader tax status, a Forbes contributor, and author of Green's Annual Trader Tax Guide. Mr. Green frequently appears in WSJ, Barron's, and other financial media. He presents tax webinars for Interactive Brokers and other leading brokers.
Many traders assume gold ETFs like GLD follow stock tax rules, but that’s not always the case. This session explains how GLD (SPDR Gold Trust) is treated under wash-sale rules, Section 475, and options tax treatment. Learn why GLD is typically property for investors, how §475 can change the analysis for traders, and when broker reporting may not reflect the correct tax treatment.