Q&A

How are put options taxed when they are exercised?

How are put options taxed when they are exercised?

Put options receive a similar treatment: if a put is exercised and the buyer owned the securities, the put’s premiums and commissions are added to the cost basis of the shares/ subtracted from the selling price upon exercise.

Are there any tax credits for single parents?

Some single custodial parents qualify for the earned income tax credit. Those with earned income below certain levels who file as single or as head of household can earn credits ranging from $3,461 for one qualifying child to $6,431 for three or more qualifying children.

How are index options taxed in the IRS?

One benefit index options have over individual stock options is the IRS treats them as “Section 1256 Contracts,” named for the section of the IRS Code that describes how investments like some options must be reported and taxed.

Are there any tax breaks for single parents?

Unfortunately, there’s no specific single parent tax credit. Filing taxes can be a headache for single parents. The good news is that that there are tax breaks that benefit single parents, but taking advantage of the savings requires following IRS rules — and those rules are complicated.

Put options receive a similar treatment: if a put is exercised and the buyer owned the securities, the put’s premiums and commissions are added to the cost basis of the shares/ subtracted from the selling price upon exercise.

Some single custodial parents qualify for the earned income tax credit. Those with earned income below certain levels who file as single or as head of household can earn credits ranging from $3,461 for one qualifying child to $6,431 for three or more qualifying children.

One benefit index options have over individual stock options is the IRS treats them as “Section 1256 Contracts,” named for the section of the IRS Code that describes how investments like some options must be reported and taxed.

Unfortunately, there’s no specific single parent tax credit. Filing taxes can be a headache for single parents. The good news is that that there are tax breaks that benefit single parents, but taking advantage of the savings requires following IRS rules — and those rules are complicated.