When to expect your tax documents from Slay Markets and how to read them.
Slay Markets provides a 1099-B to clients who had reportable futures trading activity during the tax year, and it is the primary document you need to file your U.S. federal income tax return for that trading. Your Slay Markets 1099-B is available to download from your Account Dashboard by February 15 of the year following the tax year, which is the IRS broker delivery deadline. For futures (Section 1256 contracts), the key number is Box 11, your aggregate gain or loss, which you transfer to IRS Form 6781. If you had prior-year trading activity and have not received your 1099-B by February 20, contact support@slaymarkets.com.
This article provides general educational information about 1099-B reporting. Slay Markets provides official tax documents but does not provide tax advice. Consult a qualified tax professional or CPA for advice on your personal tax obligations.
When you will receive your 1099-B from Slay Markets
The IRS requires brokers to deliver 1099-B forms by February 15 of the year following the tax year, and your Slay Markets 1099-B is available in your Account Dashboard by that February 15 deadline.
Your Slay Markets 1099-B is delivered:
Electronically — available in your Account Dashboard under Statements > Statements & Reports (select your account, then choose "1099 Tax Documents" as the Report Type).
1099 statements are not mailed; they are issued electronically.
If you have not received your Slay Markets 1099-B by February 20 and had trading activity in the prior year, contact support by email at support@slaymarkets.com. You can submit a request 24/7 and will receive a response within one business day.
Who receives a 1099-B from Slay Markets
Slay Markets issues a 1099-B for futures trading to clients who meet either of the conditions below. You will receive a 1099-B if you:
Are a U.S. person (citizen, permanent resident, or resident for tax purposes) and had any futures trading activity — open and close transactions — during the calendar year.
Had any open Section 1256 positions at December 31 that were subject to mark-to-market treatment.
You may not receive a Slay Markets 1099-B if you had no trading activity, only open positions with no closes, or if you are a non-U.S. person (different reporting may apply — consult your tax advisor).
How to read the boxes on your Slay Markets 1099-B
Because Slay Markets futures are Section 1256 contracts, your 1099-B reports four boxes specific to Section 1256 trading. Box 8 (Profit or loss from Section 1256 contracts) shows your net realized gain or loss from all closed futures positions during the year. Box 9 (Unrealized profit or loss on open contracts at 12/31) shows the mark-to-market gain or loss on positions open at December 31 of the prior year. Box 10 (Unrealized profit or loss on open contracts at 12/31 of the current year) shows the mark-to-market gain or loss on positions open at December 31 of the current tax year. Box 11 (Aggregate profit or loss from Section 1256 contracts) is the net of Boxes 8, 9, and 10, and is the figure you transfer to IRS Form 6781. The same four boxes are summarized in the table below.
Box / Field | What It Shows |
Box 8 — Profit or (loss) from Section 1256 contracts | Your net realized gain or loss from all closed futures positions during the year. |
Box 9 — Unrealized profit (loss) on open contracts — 12/31 | The mark-to-market gain or loss on positions open at December 31 of the prior year. |
Box 10 — Unrealized profit (loss) on open contracts — 12/31 current year | The mark-to-market gain or loss on positions open at December 31 of the current tax year. |
Box 11 — Aggregate profit or (loss) from Section 1256 contracts | The net of Boxes 8, 9, and 10. This is the figure you transfer to Form 6781. |
The number in Box 11 of your Slay Markets 1099-B is your total Section 1256 gain or loss for the year after mark-to-market adjustments. To use this number on your return, report the Box 11 figure on IRS Form 6781 (Gains and Losses From Section 1256 Contracts and Straddles); Form 6781 applies the 60/40 split — 60% of the net is treated as long-term and 40% as short-term, regardless of how long you held the position — and that result then flows to Schedule D. For more detail on how futures are taxed, see Tax Treatment of Futures.
How to access your Slay Markets tax documents
To download your Slay Markets 1099-B, follow these steps in your Account Dashboard:
Log in to your Account Dashboard.
Click the user icon in the upper-right corner and select Statements, then open the Statements & Reports page; select your account and choose "1099 Tax Documents" from the Report Type dropdown.
Select the tax year.
Download your 1099-B as a PDF.
What to do if your Slay Markets 1099-B is wrong (corrected 1099-B)
If you believe your Slay Markets 1099-B contains an error, contact support by email at support@slaymarkets.com as soon as possible. You can submit a request 24/7 and will receive a response within one business day. If a corrected 1099-B is required, Slay Markets issues it after the review is complete; for a current status or estimated timeframe on a corrected 1099-B, contact support and reference your original request.
Do not file your tax return using a Slay Markets 1099-B you believe is incorrect. Wait for the corrected form or consult your tax advisor on how to handle the discrepancy.
Your Slay Markets year-end account statement
In addition to the 1099-B, Slay Markets provides a year-end account statement that includes a complete record of all trades, fees, deposits, and withdrawals for the year. This year-end statement is available as a PDF in your Account Dashboard and is useful for reconciling your 1099-B and providing detail to your tax preparer.
Slay Markets 1099-B and tax document FAQ
Q: My Slay Markets 1099-B shows a larger gain than I calculated. Why?
A: On a Slay Markets 1099-B for Section 1256 futures, the most common reason is the mark-to-market adjustment. If you had open positions at December 31 of the prior year (Box 9) or at December 31 of the current year (Box 10), these adjustments change your net Section 1256 gain or loss reported in Box 11. Review your year-end account statement and consult a tax professional.
Q: I did not receive a Slay Markets 1099-B. Do I still need to report my futures trading?
A: You are required to report taxable income regardless of whether you receive a 1099-B. If you had Section 1256 futures trading activity at Slay Markets, you must report it on IRS Form 6781. Contact support@slaymarkets.com if you believe a 1099-B should have been issued for your account.
Q: Where does Box 11 of my Slay Markets 1099-B go on my tax return?
A: Box 11 of your Slay Markets 1099-B is your aggregate Section 1256 gain or loss for the year after mark-to-market adjustments. Transfer the Box 11 figure to IRS Form 6781, which applies the 60/40 long-term and short-term split; the result then flows to Schedule D. See Tax Treatment of Futures for more detail.
Key takeaway: your Slay Markets 1099-B and Form 6781
Your 1099-B from Slay Markets is available to download in your Account Dashboard by February 15 of the year following the tax year. Box 11 shows your net Section 1256 gain or loss after mark-to-market adjustments; transfer that figure to IRS Form 6781 when filing your return, where it is split 60/40 and flows to Schedule D. This article is general information only — Slay Markets does not provide tax advice, so consult a qualified tax professional.
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