Are stock options gains (selling calls) taxed the same as short-term gains on stocks, or is there a different set of rules? And forex?
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yes they are.  all options are treated the same unless you hold what is known as LEAPs which are at least 1 year before expiration/execution.\n\nAleks
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I've done that with what I call 'loose change'.  Sometimes I've got a few dollars sitting around, obviously not going to make a lot of interest and not large enough for something substantial.  If some risky thing has been going down but I still feel it worth holding onto (its kinda fun when you sweat over a $90 stock moving a couple of bucks while a stock selling for less than a dime now goes for a buck or two, and yes, I've had that happen), then making an extra small trade can average down the value of your position.  When the stock starts to tick up for whatever reasons, you now have a lower break-even or profit point.  Again, it is only if you've got a few bucks left not doing anything and at Scottrade for $7 plus a half-point, it doesn't hurt much.  Of course, I also got a couple that are cluttering up my list because it will cost more to sell than they are worth today but that is part of the risk, right?
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check this webisite for more understanding\nhttp://www.investopedia.com/articles/trading/04/031704.asp
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dividends are taxed in the year earned unless you are doing the drip in a tax deferred account. \n\nhow much you keep net of taxes depends on your situation, but in general qualifying dividends are taxed currently at a 15% tax rate.
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OK, you need to watch the stock prices and volumes very closely.  If the stock pull back with low volumes and the prices is just down a little bit, you should hold.  On the other hand, if the stock pull back with heavy volumes and the prices down like 3% or higher and the volumes are higher than the last trading session, you should sell the stock immediately.  The institutions are selling the stock, and you don't want to sit around watch your gains disappear.\n\nOther sell sign, if the stock repeately reach 52 weeks high with low volume, you want to sell it also.  Don't lost any money OK!
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I'm asumming you are referring to purchasing stocks on different exchanges.  Sometimes there is a small spread difference, but arbritragers usually eliminate that very quickly.  Also, the fees may be slightly different.
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Yes. It is income and in the US you are going to pay taxes on income. (MOST of it anyway). There is more that is needed to answer the question. If the earnings are from the sale of the account then you might have Capital Gain. As an accountant my best advice is to contact an accountant. Probably not much help for your question but there are too many variables to fully answer.
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In the U S,  tax rates on long term gains are about 1/2 thoses of short term gains.  \n\nThe longer you hold a stock, that is increasing its earnings, the longer you can hopefully accumulate capital gains without paying any taxes on those gains and the longer you will accumulate gains.  \n\nAn example:   one share of MMM purchased on Jan 2, 1970 at an adjusted cost of $2.18 is now worth $79.19,  a 36x increase in 36 years.   The dividend today is a $1.84. That is almost as much dividend as the value of the original purchase.  Of course, putting all this in perspective, today a dollar is worth about $0.25 in 1970 values.
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I believe that the capital gains tax rate for Illinois is a flat 3% for both short and long-term capital gains (1 year and above).\n\nThere are two different types of exchanges that generally apply:\n1. Primary residence - section 121\n2. Investment property - 1031 exchange\n\nIf this is your primary residence, and you have lived there for 2 years, you may make up to 250K, or 500K married without having to pay a gain.\n\nAbove that amount, you have a 2 year time frame in which to invest into another primary residence.\n\nIf the property you are referring to was used as an investment(u didn't live in it) the other option is a 1031 exchange.\n\nBasically, from the time of sale of the first asset, you have 180 days in which to close and reinvest the proceeds into other investment real estate.\n\nThere are some finer points, but a 1031 exchange is a pretty common tool for investors wishing to avoid paying capital gains tax and reinvest the proceeds into another property.\n\nFor more information, feel free to visit my site: http://www.1031store.com - I'll be releasing in this coming week.\n\nYou will be able to find professionals to connect with to here:\nhttp://www.1031store.com/experts/1031_exchange_experts.php\n\nIf you have any questions about your capital gain, I have a capital gains calculator that is pretty easy to use to:\nhttp://www.1031store.com/resources/1031_capital_gains_calculator.php\n\nHope this is a step in the right direction...
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While there are several type of stock options generally the amount of money that the company is putting up for the stock is taxable in the state in which the company is located.  Therefore it is very likely that what they have told you is correct.  If you hold the stock for any period of time and sell it at a gain, that gain would be taxable in the state of your residences.  This event is likely to require that you file a tax return in both states.  The good news is that you off set one states taxes with a like deduction for that tax in the other.  \nOptions are sometimes very tricky to properly report on your tax return.  You may wish to consult with a tax professional in your area.  You should attempt to locate some one that is familiar with stock options.
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The stock received by you is considered income, and will be taxed based on the value it had at the time of transfer to you.  This value will usually be determined by the company if the stock is not publicly traded.\n\nOnce you receive the stock, you can hold it or sell it.  If you sell it for a gain later on, you pay LT or ST capital gains tax depending on the holding period. If you sell for a loss, you can claim a loss deduction against other Cap Gains, or write off $3K each year against other income,  until the loss is wiped out.\n\nBear in mind that you will likely be asked to pay FICA and Medicare taxes on the value of your stock, since it is considered as income.  Your best bet is to talk to your company HR manager.\n\nIf you receive stock options, that is a whole different story. Can be discussed some other time.
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You only short sell stock if you beleive that the stock price would go down, that way when you need to buy t back you would pay less than what you earned up front - hence your profit.\n\nthe margin occurs depending on the buffer margin and the daily movement in the stock price to the date you need to buy back the stock.\n\nThe margin is normally a percentage of the stock bought.\n\nThere can be calls - if the share price moves up such that the uptick into number of shares - is more than what you have in margin ---so that you need to replensih it up to the buffer margin...
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They cannot charge you 30% when your shares are STT paid.  It is only 10% flat.  It comes U/s 111A.  \n\nEven I have filed the returns for F.Y 2005-06 with the same income and paid only 10% flat. (5 assessments for my family with same income u/s 111A.)\n\nFor your information I am giving you a web link.  Also google your question - income tax 111A short term capital gains - You will find number of answers.\n\nhttp://sify.com/finance/tax/fullstory.php?id=13570054
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If u are paying security transction tax u/s 111A and it is short term capital gain then u have to pay 10% on such profit and on balance of income is not taxable because it is the below limit of 100000. up to 100000 income there is no tax payable.
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Some foreign companies have their stocks listed on US stock exchanges. These stocks are classified under "ADR's" or American Depository Receipts. Or you can buy mutual funds that hold a portfolio of stocks. Also some brokers allow you the flexibility of buying foreign stocks which are specified with a ticker symbol. Figure out what you want to invest in, then go from there.
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The tax rate on long term capital gains other than listed securities or units is 20%. Thus , in your case , it will be 20% .\n          \nExplanation ot Section 112 of the I T Act makes it clear that ONLY securities or units have the benefit of option regarding indexation i.e 10% on LTCG without indexation or 20% with indexation.\n\nPlease read the Explanation to Section 112\n"Provided that where the tax payable in respect of any income arising from the transfer of a long-term capital asset, being listed securities or unit or zero coupon bond, exceeds ten per cent of the amount of capital gains before giving effect to the provisions of the second proviso to section 48, then, such excess shall be ignored for the purpose of computing the tax payable by the assessee."\n       As far as saving on LTCG is concerned , you can take the benefit of Section 54EC by investing whole of LTCG in bonds issued by   either  by the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development  or\n\nNational Highways Authority of India Rural  or Electrification Corporation Limited,or\nNational Housing Bank,or\nSmall Industries Development Bank of India ,\n\nwithin SIX months from the date of transfer .\n\nYou can also take the benefit of Section 54F of the I TAct for saving tax on long term capital gain tax by investing the Sale Value of the long term capital asset in any residential house  within a period of one year before or two years after the date on which the transfer took place purchased, or has within a period of three years after that date constructed, a residential house .\n\nRemember this benefit is not available to you in following cases\n i) You own more than one residential house, other than the new asset, on the date of transfer of the original asset; or\n\n(ii) You purchases any residential house, other than the new asset, within a period of one year after the date of transfer of the original asset; or\n\n(iii) You constructs any residential house, other than the new asset, within a period of three years after the date of transfer of the original asset; and
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What you are hoping to capture by buying a calendar spread is the decay of the first expiring option relative to the decay of the second. Read "Options as a Strategic Investment".\n\nA short term option loses its time value faster than a longer term option. So, if the decay on the longer is a penny a day...and the decay on the shorter option is 1/8 a day...you are capturing 11 1/2cents per day and protecting yourself in case of a big market move. Is it a given that you'll make money??? Absolutely not. Every time you think that, think to yourself "there are a million other people out there that have thot about this for at least 25 years...chances are I am not thinking anything original" !