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TREAS/IRS RIN: 1545-AW13 Publication ID: Fall 2008 
Title: Stocks and Securities Safe Harbor Exception 
Abstract: This regulation clarifies and updates the safe harbor that one is not engaged in a trade or business as a result of trading in stocks and securities. The amendment will provide additional guidance regarding the definitions of stocks and securities. 
Agency: Department of the Treasury(TREAS)  Priority: Substantive, Nonsignificant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Final Rule Stage 
Major: No  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 26 CFR 1   
Legal Authority: 26 USC 7805   
Legal Deadline:  None
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  06/12/1998  63 FR 32164   
Hearing  09/09/1998    
NPRM Comment Period End  09/10/1998    
Final Action  12/00/2008    
Additional Information: REG-106031-98 Drafting attorney: Paul S. Epstein (202) 622-3870 CC: INTL
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: No  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: No  Federalism: No 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
RIN Data Printed in the FR: No 
Agency Contact:
Paul S. Epstein
Senior Technical Reviewer
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
1111 Constitution Avenue NW.,
Washington, DC 20224
Phone:202 622-3870