How are taxes handled for trading activity with Vector?

This is one of the most common questions clients ask. The short answer: Vector does not provide tax, legal, or accounting advice — and is not authorized to do so.

What Vector can tell you

• Vector is a software automation provider. We license algorithms that run on the platforms and broker accounts you set up in your name.
• We do not act as your tax advisor, accountant, or legal representative under any circumstance, and we do not have the authority to interpret tax law.

What you should do

Tax treatment of trading activity depends on many factors that are personal to you, including: - The country, state, and jurisdiction where you file - The structure under which you trade (individual, LLC, IRA, other) - Whether the income is from a personal brokerage account, a prop firm payout, or another source - The classification of trading-related expenses for your specific situation

Because of this, the right person to answer tax questions is your own accountant or CPA — ideally one who has experience with trading income, prop firm payouts, and the kind of activity you're engaged in. They are the authoritative source on: - What income is taxable in your jurisdiction - What expenses (if any) may be deductible for your situation - Which tax forms or filings apply to you - How to structure your activity for compliance

A practical note

Many clients find it helpful to keep clean records throughout the year (broker statements, prop firm payout records, receipts for trading-related services and infrastructure). Your accountant will tell you what they need from you and how to categorize it — that is their job, not Vector's.