What are the US FEDERAL TAX  advantages of trading the FOREX market thru a company located in Switzerland??
480317
I bet you are thinking... hmm... maybe I can escape from paying some tax? I don't think so... as a US citizen you are obliged to pay tax whereever you make your money.\n\nUnless you make a company offshore.. another legal entity and set it up so you are an employee... etc etc..
983389
There is more of a disadvantage than an advantage.  The disadvantage is that when you buy a bond before the interest payment date, the accrued interest is added to the price of the bond, which means that the bond is actually costing you more money than you might have anticipated and your yield is not going to be so high as the bond broker stipulated.  The broker will tell you that you will get the money back when the interest is paid, but in the meantime you are loosing interest on that amount.\n\nAlso do not forget the tax treatment of the accrued interest.
397925
I use www.APMEX.com they have very fair prices and make it easy to both buy and sell from them. Every thing is insured and must be signed for.\n\n Plus nothing is reported to any one. There are no taxes. You could have a fortune in gold and silver bullion and uncle sam would never know.\n\n Check em out. I hope this helps you.
1101817
Only if you wish. Swiss banks offer you accounts in any convertible currency.\n\nYou just have to be aware of some fees, for example 0,5% will be charged when paying in or withdrawing foreign currency in cash of the corresponding account.\n\nGreetings from Switzerland
420747
Swiss banks give negative interest, I thought, because you have to pay for the extra "security" that goes with Swiss banks.  If you're talking about fixed income, probably some lowly almost-bankrupt junk bonds.\n\nIf you really want to speculate, options probably give the highest possible return and also carry some very high risk.
642013
Their currency is the Swiss franc (SwF).  Right now it averages about 81 cents on the US dollar per franc.
781042
It would have to be offset to some degree with higher tax rates, which could further the tax advantages that investors have over wage earners.  If it was done properly, it would be at a rate of around 20% where it is offsetting more income of the lower tax brackets and less income of the higher tax brackets.\n\nIt would encourage domestic investment and increase the savings rate.  It would decrease foreign investments made by Americans.  It would probably slightly strengthen the dollar.  However foreign countries may react to this by decreasing their investments in the US by an amount that would offset any advantages of increased investment domestically.
1101307
It does not appear tht geographic location plays any part.\nSee http://www.spectrusgroup.com/facts1031.aspx?ct=11&src=goog&kw=1031+exchange+companies&vc=1031exchangegroup
907716
you can register in Delaware I forget the reason why its better to register there, but if u ever notice many companies are registered there i think it may be tax reasons.
700320
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.
676062
There are several reasons.  One reason - local interest rates.  If you can earn 10% on US dollars at a US bank, but only 5% in Germany, it may make sense to convert DM to USD and earn the higher rate, then convert back.  There are transaction costs to think of.  Large banks also consider political stability, and economic oppportunities.
503728
ETF's are treated as stocks for the Gov't as well as a broker charging a commission.\n\nIf a stock (or an ETF) is held for one year or more, the max Federal tax is 20%.\n\nIf held less than one year.... it's taxed as your earnings would be (usually higher than 20%).
104042
Well of course one main factor they consider is generating a profit!\n\nWhat they do is they take the currency rate; it is usually active - and not fixed. They then put a spread between the buy and sell price - this is how the forex dealers make money. \n\nSay if you bought US with your currency then sold the US back instantaneously you will find that you may have lost .5 to 3c per dollar or maybe even more because of the spread.
1009319
Yes, the IRS mandates that a unrelated 3rd party be your 1031 exchange accomodator/intermediary.\n\nTHIS IS NOT SOMETHING THAT YOU WANT TO HAVE A BUDDY DO FOR FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!\n\nAppreciate that I'm trying to shout for effect, cause you would no sooner try to get heart surgery from the guy down the street to save a buck.\n\nThe exchange process is not that complicated, nor that expensive.  But there are a few things that must be done the right way.\n\nI've heard of 2 main horror stories, you can guess the first... yup, someone screws up and you owe capital gains tax... the second reason is that this 3rd party has possession of your funds.\n\nIn the early days of the 1031 exchange, before people were bonded & insured (things you want to make sure they are) people skipped town with the money.... yes, ouch.  Make sure they are insured an bonded.\n\nNow, the reason that I'm on my soap box is because I'm about to complete my 1031 exchange resource page: http://www.1031store.com .  I've worked with a number of 1031 exchange buyers & just want to clear up a number of misconceptions and make everyone's life a little easier.\n\nIt's my true thought that once people associate TAXES with 1031 exchange, they just shut off.  Who wouldn't want to watch a little TV rather than read about this stuff.\n\nI promise to fully complete the site by July 4th, but feel free to check it out in advance.\n\nYou will be able to find experts here:\nhttp://www.1031store.com/experts/1031_exchange_experts.php\n\nCalculate your capital gain here:\nhttp://www.1031store.com/resources/1031_capital_gains_calculator.php\n\nHope this helps.  You'll be able to connect with some decent people shortly.
393144
U.S. expatriates in the Netherlands seem to most recommend the use of a service called XEtrade:\nhttps://www.xe.com/fx/\nfor transfer of funds from the U.S. to the Netherlands.
997411
:You have to call fedx and tell them what it is how much it weighs where it is being shipped from and where to.  They should be able to tell you.  Don't forget you most likely will have to pay import duty on it.  If it is something very special it may be worth it.  If it is something you want to resell I doubt if you could compete.
819275
Yes.  The US stock markets are open to all.  And you are not restricted to the US; large brokerage houses have the capacity to buy and sell on all the free-entry exchanges around the world.\n\nYou will have to fill out US tax forms as a resident, though.  Sorry.  It's called "pay to play."