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    Tax Planning for Options
    Using an LLP corporate partnership structure to reduce tax on trading profits
    Using an LLP corporate partnership structure to reduce tax on trading profits With the rise in the rate of income tax from 40% to 50% next year using a corporate partner/LLP structure could be an option for traders looking to reduce tax. . . . keep reading
    Traders & Investors Returning To The UK After Living Overseas
    Traders & Investors Returning To The UK After Living Overseas When you return to live in the UK after living and/or working overseas you'll need to pay careful attention to the tax position, particularly in relation to your investments. In this article we look in detail at the tax position for investors and traders returning to the UK . . . keep reading
    Options and the CGT Matching Rules
    Options and the CGT Matching Rules The matching rules are way of determining what the cost of your disposal is for CGT purposes. When you sell a property for instance its pretty straightforward to work out what your cost was. With shares and other financial investments it can be much more complex. This article looks at the CGT matching rules for options . . . keep reading
    UK tax on a bear call spread
    UK tax on a bear call spread A bear call spread is a popular trading style where you have a negative, bearish view of the market. This article looks at the income/capital gains tax implications of a bear call spread . . . keep reading
    Tax on a put option
    Tax on a put option Put options give the holder the right to sell shares, forex or other financial assets to the writer of the option within a given time period. This article looks at the tax treatment of financial put options . . . keep reading
    UK tax on a strangle option strategy
    UK tax on a strangle option strategy Strangle options are primarily a method of retaining exposure to potentially favourable movements in a share price whilst also limiting the potential risk. It is achieved by buying a combination of puts and calls. This article focuses on the UK tax implications of a strangle option trade. It includes example illustrating how UK tax is calculated . . . keep reading
    Capital Gains Tax on closing sales with options
    30/09/2009
    Capital Gains Tax on closing sales with options A closing sale occurs when an investor buys an option identical to the one they have written. This article looks at how closing sales are treated for capital gains tax purposes. . . . keep reading
    Tax on Share Warrants
    23/09/2009
    Tax on Share Warrants Following a request from a member this article considers the tax implications of detachable share warrants. Share warrants are often attached to a new issue of bonds or debentures and in these circumstances assessing the CGT position is of key importance . . . keep reading
    Currency derivatives (options, swaps and forward contracts) and how they're taxed for UK investors and traders
    31/08/2009
    Currency derivatives  (options, swaps and forward contracts) and how they're taxed for UK investors and traders Currency derivatives cover various investment categories. This article looks at how investors/traders will be taxed on profits or capital gains from investing in different currency derivative contracts . . . keep reading
    How non dom traders can make the most of overseas capital for tax free remittances
    26/08/2009
    How non dom traders can make the most of overseas capital for tax free remittances Many non dom traders are concerned about how to remit overseas cash free of UK tax. In this article we look at the position of overseas capital, including exactly what it is, howe it can be remitted tax free and the position of mixed funds . . . keep reading
    Why your effective rate of CGT on shares, forex, futures and other investments will be less than 18%
    10/08/2009
    Why your effective rate of CGT on shares, forex, futures and other investments will be less than 18% Although the headline rate of CGT is 18% in actual fact the effective rate of CGT (ie the rate of CGT actually payable by you on your gain) will often be much less than this. In this article we explain why. . . . keep reading
    Making the most of your capital losses
    05/08/2008
    Making the most of your capital losses If you dispose of shares for less than their original cost, a capital loss arises. In this article we look at how losses are relieved and in particular how you can get maximum tax relief from your capital losses . . . keep reading
    How to extract cash from your share/forex/futures trading company tax efficiently
    15/07/2009
    How to extract cash from your share/forex/futures trading company tax efficiently If you're using a UK company to hold your financial investments or carry out a financial trade one of the key issues you'll face is how to extract cash from the company tax efficiently. This article looks at how you can extract cash from your share/forex/futures trading company tax efficiently . . . keep reading
    When you can carry back capital gains tax losses on futures and options for up to two years
    12/06/2009
    When you can carry back capital gains tax losses on futures and options for up to two years Usually capital losses can only be either offset against other current year gains, or carried forward for offset against future capital gains in the future. They can't be offset against other income. This article looks at one special case when capital losses can be carried back for up to 2 years . . . keep reading
    Using offshore foundations for UK share, forex and futures investors
    10/06/2009
    Using offshore foundations for UK share, forex and futures investors Offshore foundations are argued by some to present highly effective tax planning opportunities. In this article we look at financial investors and whether they can use an offshore foundation to avoid capital gains tax on shares, futures, forex or options. . . . keep reading
    How share, forex & option traders can maximise tax deductions for their home expenses
    13/05/2009
    How share, forex & option traders can maximise tax deductions for their home expenses Most traders in shares, forex or options/futures trade from their home. As you'll be looking to reduce your income tax charge as much as possible ensuring that you claim all the expenses you are able to, is at the start of any effective tax planning strategy. This article looks at how traders can minimise their profits by claiming all the expenses they're able to . . . keep reading
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