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1. Will I be taxed as a forex trader if its my only income?
   As you're no doubt aware there are two broad options for being taxed on your forex profits. You could either be a forex trader or a forex investor.For tax purposes the difference is crucial as a forex trader will be subject to income tax, whereas a forex investor will be subject to CGT. This article looks at whether you could be classed as a forex trader if forex profits are your only source of income . . . keep reading
   
   
2. Transferring Shares to Children to Avoid Income Tax
   Making the most of a spouses basic rate tax band is a common tax planning strategy but what next? If you hold shares as an investment can you transfer some of the income to your children to benefit from their lower tax rate? This article looks at how you can access your children basic rate tax bands to reduce income tax . . . keep reading
   
   
3. Are profits from spread betting always free of tax?
   25/05/2009
   It's well known that spread betting profits are free of tax. This is because for tax purposes spread betting profits are classed as income arising from gambling activities. As gambling income the profits would therefore be fully exempt from UK income tax, national insurance and Capital Gains Tax ('CGT'). However is this always the case? . . . keep reading
   
   
4. Day Traders & Investor Status for Tax Purposes
   Before the 2008 budget for most share speculators there were not significant differences between share trader and share investor status. This article looks at trader v investor status for day traders taking account of the 2008 capital gains tax changes . . . keep reading
   
   
5. Best tax havens for traders and investors in shares, options, forex and CFD's
   Moving overseas to avoid taxes is a common dream for many financial investors & traders. If you're earning good profits there's no real reason why you need to be in the UK. You could just as easily trade from overseas as you could your UK home. One of the key questions though is where to go. There's no point in 'jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire'. You need to ensure that anywhere you move to overseas would reduce your overall taxes. This article looks at the best tax havens for investors and traders . . . keep reading
   
   
6. Using a company to reduce tax on forex/share trading
   One of the most popular tax planning questions for forex or other financial traders is 'Should I use a company to reduce tax?'. This article looks in detail at when using a company is beneficial for forex and share traders/investors to reduce their UK taxes . . . keep reading
   
   
7. Are frequent buyers and sellers of shares classed as traders or investors for tax purposes?
   Determining whether you are a share trader or investor is crucial for tax purposes. This article looks at whether you are necessarily a trader if you are frequently buying and selling shares . . . keep reading
   
   
8. When traders & investors in Options, CFD's and Futures should use a company to reduce taxes (Part 1)
   One of the key tax planning opportunities available to anyone trading or investing is to consider using a company. The company tax regime is completely different to how individuals are taxed. Note only are the tax rates different but how the tax is calculated along with loss relief rules and methods of extraction are all completely different. This article looks at tax planning opportunities from using a company for derivatives (ie CFD's, Options, Futures)traders/investors . . . keep reading
   
   
9. The badges of trade & investing/trading in shares
   HMRC will look at 'badges of trade' to determine whether an individuals activity is trading or investment in nature. This will apply just as much to determine financial trading as non-financial trading. This article looks in detail at the position of anyone buying and selling shares and how the badges of trade may apply to them to determine their tax status . . . keep reading
   
   
10. Example CGT calculations on CFD's
    28/09/2009
    If you're investing in CFD's and are wondering how capital gains tax will apply to your profits this article will answer your questions. It explains how CGT applies to CFD's and include some examples illustrating the CGT position . . . keep reading
    
    
11. National insurance for share, forex & derivative traders
    13/04/2009
    One of the big advantages that financial investors have over financial traders is that they aren't subject to national insurance. This article looks in detail at how national insurance applies to traders . . . keep reading
    
    
12. When is it worth being classed as a share trader to reduce your taxes?
    Usually being classed as a share investor, as opposed to a share trader would be beneficial for tax purposes. However, this is not necessarily so. This article looks at when it can be advantageous to be classed as a share trader to reduce your UK tax charges . . . keep reading
    
    
13. Making the most of your non resident status to restructure financial investments prior to a return to the UK
    Anyone looking to return to the UK should carefully consider there position in respect of any assets that they own. It's frequently the case that they own shares and other investments standing at a considerable gain. This article looks at the tax planning opportunities available . . . keep reading
    
    
14. Common tax planning Q&A's for non dom traders
    31/07/2009
    There have been a number of changes to the tax treatment of non doms after April 2008. Any non doms living in the UK who are trading or investing in the overseas markets will be directly impacted by many of the changes. In this article we look at some of the common tax planning Q&A's that may arise for many traders and investors. . . . keep reading
    
    
15. Why Malta is a favourite tax haven for share and forex traders
    01/05/2009
    Malta is situated in the Mediterranean, just below Sicily and whilst it's not a well known tax haven it does offer some excellent tax planning opportunities, particularly for share & forex traders & investors. This article looks at why Malta is fast becoming a favorite destination for traders looking to reduce taxes . . . keep reading
    
    
16. The difference in the matching rules for investors & traders
    10/04/2009
    The share matching rules determine how your base cost is calculated for tax purposes. These rules don't just apply to shares but will also apply to options and forex. This article looks at the share matching rules for traders and investors, the differences in the tax treatment and the tax planning opportunities available . . . keep reading
    
    
17. Are you trading or investing in options, and futures?
    The tax legislation makes it clear that there are only two options for how any profits from options and futures can be taxed. If it can't be classed as income from a trade then it's capital gain. This article looks at when you will be trader or investor in options and futures . . . keep reading
    
    
18. Becoming a tax nomad to avoid tax on forex/shares
    04/05/2009
    Following a post on our forum we've looked at becoming a tax nomad to avoid tax on your share/forex/CFD or option trading/investing activities. Essentially becoming a tax nomad means that you lose UK tax residence status and you don't acquire tax residence in any other country. Although it sounds simple, it's actually not this straightforward . . . keep reading
    
    
19. Forex/Share traders and how to avoid the 50% rate of income tax
    24/04/2009
    In the 2009 Budget Report a new 50% rate of income tax was announced on anyone earning over £150,000 per tax year after 6 April 2010. This article looks at exactly how this will impact on forex & share traders and how they could look to reduce or avoid the 50% rate of income tax . . . keep reading
    
    
20. What losses can you offset against your share/option/CFD/forex gains?
    If you're investing in shares, options, CFD's or forex you'll no doubt be looking at options to reduce capital gains tax on the profits. A common question we're asked is how these capital gains can be reduced by losses. In this article we look at tax planning using losses for financial investors. . . . keep reading
    
    

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