By displaying unrealized gains and losses your broker can help you cut your tax bill.

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With mark-to-market (economic reporting) in Section 1256, futures traders receive a one-page Form 1099 with their realized and unrealized gains and losses for the year.

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Better idea: Sit on the unrealized gains and put those losses to better use in coming years.

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