For 2018 through 2025, you cannot deduct investment fees. These fees are treated as miscellaneous itemized deductions subject to a 2% of adjusted gross income floor; these deductions have been suspended for this period.
A sale of property that allows for tax deferment if at least one payment is received after the end of the tax year in which the sale occurs. The installment method does not apply to year-end sales of publicly traded securities. Dealers may not use the installment method. Investors with very large installment balances could face a special tax.