What are the tax rates for options and forex?
March 10th, 2010
dsol asked:
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?
Reno
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?
Reno
Categories: Investing | Tags: Forex Options, Stock Options, Tax Rates
Michael
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.
Aleks