Tax Smart Trading Tips     

It seems like everyone has a stock tip or trading strategy that ‘can’t lose’. We found out this year, that even in the new economy, they can lose. One strategy that can’t fail you is tax smart trading. By analyzing your trading history and current holdings and with a basic understanding of the tax laws, you have the tools to potentially save thousands in tax dollars. 

Investors can only take advantage of tax smart trading strategies if they have accurately calculated cost bases of holdings and deciphered true realized and unrealized gains and losses. Adjustments for wash sales and corporate actions, such as stock splits, mergers, and spin-offs must be included in these calculations. 

Review specific strategies to see if you can save money by Trading Tax Smart.

Realize a Short-term loss before it becomes Long-term
Realize gains tax-free if you have net losses greater than $3,000
Sell partial positions using Specific ID
Be aware of Mutual Fund distributions before purchasing a fund
Adjusting the Cost Basis of L-T Investments
Know the wash sales rule

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