Why no taxes on naked call that expire? I thought the new rule was "mark to market" at the end of the year even if never bought back (at least that is the rule with stocks shorted to zero...). Bids piling on TASR ready for a move, back in here at $81.10.
I am not an accountant but have often had calls and puts expire worthless. When they expire worthless, either the buy price or sell price will be zero depending on whether you sold or bought the ooption. You have to pay taxes on any gains and write off any losses. If you find a way to avoid that, please let me know.