The IRS Small Business Ruling

Trading Stocks as a Business

Discover the 20-year-old IRS ruling that allows average Americans to qualify for Trader Tax Status, deduct 100% of education costs, and operate with professional-grade freedom.

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The Surgeon Analogy

Would you let a surgeon operate with a 50% success rate? Of course not.

The Hobbyist

Reactive, emotional trading based on YouTube tips. A 95% failure rate according to the SEC.

The Professional

Disciplined, rule-based operations. Professional floor traders target a 90% success rate or better.

Why Treat Trading Like a Business?

Discover how IRS trader status empowers average Americans to qualify as professional traders. Learn how trading as a business can lower your taxes, make education costs deductible, and free you from SEC day‑trading restrictions.

Who This Mini‑Course Is For

  • Retirees seeking reliable income strategies
  • Professionals pursuing financial independence
  • Beginners curious about structured trading methods

This course is designed for anyone curious about how to approach trading with discipline and confidence.

What You’ll Learn

  • The advantages of IRS trader status
  • Swing, position, and intermediate trading styles
  • Risk management and trading discipline for consistent results

Gain clarity on why you should build a sustainable trading business that fits your lifestyle.

Inside the Mini-Course

This single-video training covers the critical infrastructure of the modern stock market that retail traders never see.

The IRS Advantage

Why a "Business License" changes everything. Learn how to qualify for small business status and deduct your entire education and operating costs.

The Hidden 80%

Over 80% of order flow is now hidden from the retail side. We discuss Dark Pools and why brokerage charts look skewed compared to reality.

Stress-Free Styles

Forget day trading. We explore Swing Trading (1-12 days) and Position Trading—styles ideal for retirees and career professionals.

HFT Algorithms

Understand how High-Frequency Trading systems exploit retail news and why "buying on the dip" is often a capitulation trap.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IRS trader status?

IRS trader status allows individuals to qualify as professional traders, unlocking tax advantages and deductions.

Can trading education costs be deducted on taxes?

Yes, qualifying traders can deduct education expenses as part of their business costs.

Is this course suitable for beginners?

Absolutely. It introduces structured trading methods in plain language, making it accessible to all levels.

How does trading as a business differ from day trading?

Day trading is limited by SEC rules, while trading as a business offers flexibility, tax benefits, and multiple trading styles.

Questions?

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