Mark to Market for Dealers in Securities; Equity Interests in Related Parties and the Dealer-Customer Relationship

Résumé

This document contains proposed regulations that make mark-to- market accounting inapplicable to most equity interests in related entities. The regulations also relate to the definition of a dealer in securities for certain federal income tax purposes. To qualify as a dealer in securities, a taxpayer must engage in transactions with customers. The proposed regulations concern the existence of dealer- customer relationships. The Revenue Reconciliation Act of 1993 amended the applicable tax law. These regulations provide guidance for taxpayers that engage in securities transactions. This document also provides notice of a public hearing on these proposed regulations.