Real Time Market Diary   DJ30  12,625.62  24.42  0.19%   NASDAQ  2,464.58  16.31  0.66%   S&P 500  1,394.34  3.64  0.26%   US markets closed  
Member Picks Watch List Trade at E*TRADE
  Symbol Search   
 Education     PDF Downloads   Join for Free     Login    Logout   Customize   Help 

Using
ClearStation


Reading
Graphs


Trending


Oscillating


Patterns


Portfolio
Management


Mr. Tax
Man


Trading
Basics


PDF's


Index


Glossary


Return to
Education



 Mr. Tax Man



Trader or Investor
Which are you?...

Incentive Stock Options
Boon or burden?...

IRAs
Traditional or Roth?...

Capital Gain Basics
Just the facts...

Wash Sales
Can you beat the rule?...

Meeting with Your Tax Expert
Make the most of your appointment!...

Tax Glossary
Greek to you?...






So you made a bundle in the market this year, huh? Have you thought about the tax consequences? They can make a BIG difference come April. Best to plan now. . .

Let marc, ClearStation's own tax man, teach you about the tax laws that affect traders and investors, which kind of IRA is best for you, and the basics of capital gains. He'll also help you understand the wash sale rule and the tax implications of incentive stock options.

In this section, you'll learn:

  • Whether the IRS considers you a trader;
  • What incentive stock options mean to your bottom line;
  • The difference between traditional and Roth IRA's;
  • How wash sales work;
  • How best to prepare to meet with your tax expert.



Education Partners:




Question? Get it answered! Comments? Talk to us! Copyright © 1998-2008 ClearStation. All rights reserved. Trademark Notice
Quotes delayed at least 20 minutes unless otherwise noted. ClearStation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of E*TRADE FINANCIAL Corp.

About Us  |   Help  |  Feedback  |  Member Agreement  |  Privacy Statement  |  Join  |  FAQ