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posted Oct 30, 2019 1:26:07 AM

Where do I enter options trading in the capital gains section - there is no options on the drop down list for the disposition section

Options that have expired and options that I have sold - there is no mention of options on the capital gains disposition drop down list

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 1:26:08 AM

If you are treating the options as Capital Property for tax purposes select "Mutual funds/publicly traded shares/stocks" as this is the underlying asset class.

If you are reporting the gains or losses as business income then do not use the Capital Gains area. Additional information can be found at the link below.

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 1:26:08 AM

If you are treating the options as Capital Property for tax purposes select "Mutual funds/publicly traded shares/stocks" as this is the underlying asset class.

If you are reporting the gains or losses as business income then do not use the Capital Gains area. Additional information can be found at the link below.

New Member
Oct 30, 2019 1:26:09 AM