Gains and Losses From Section 1256 Contracts and Straddles

OMB 1545-0644

Form 6781 is used by taxpayers to compute their gains and losses from Section 1256 contracts and straddles and their special tax treatment. The data is used to verify that the tax reported accurately reflects any such gains and losses.

The latest form for Gains and Losses From Section 1256 Contracts and Straddles expires 2022-10-31 and can be found here.

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Form 6781 Gains and Losses From Section 1256 Contracts and Straddles Form and Instruction
2022_SS_1545-0644-MS.docx Supporting Statement A
Gains and Losses From Section 1256 Contracts and Straddles Form and Instruction

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199707-1545-028 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1997-07-23
199407-1545-010 Approved without change	Extension without change of a currently approved collection	1994-07-18
199108-1545-004 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1991-08-13
198808-1545-023 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1988-08-15
198509-1545-018 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1985-09-04
198507-1545-033 Approved with change	No material or nonsubstantive change to a currently approved collection	1985-07-26
198501-1545-003 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1985-01-07
198309-1545-055 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1983-09-30
198210-1545-001 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1982-10-20
198209-1545-042 Approved without change	Revision of a currently approved collection	1982-09-20
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