Is it still possible to become a part time dealer?

[Exhibitman]

Originally Posted by btcarfagno

Anyone in a high tax bracket needs to know that the maximum tax on their profits is 28%. Not their regular tax rate. Plus self employment tax whatever your bracket it.

Tom C

No, that is the long term capital gains rate on cards you sell as an investor if held for more than a year [see IRS Topic 409]. And there would be no self-employment tax on that form of capital gain because it is not active business income. If you undertake a 'real' business and generate active income, whether via business entity filing its own return or Schedule C filing, you pay the regular marginal income tax rate and self-employment taxes but you can also take advantage of the full range of business deductions, like attending the National. As long as you are profitable 3 of 5 years: if you run perpetual losses the IRS may treat your business as a hobby.