Popularity of forex trading
The growth of trading OTC foreign exchange (known as retail FX or retail forex trading) has nearly doubled from 2004 to 2007, and has been projected to continue well beyond 2010. Industry innovation, competition and consumer demand helped spur this growth.
The public has recognized U.S. forex companies as leaders in technology, with three of the leading forex firms named to the Deloitte Technology Fast 500, a ranking of the top North American technology companies, for three consecutive years. The leading U.S. forex companies have also been named to the Inc. 500 list of the country’s fastest growing companies. In 2006, the top FX companies made up nearly 20 percent of the total number of financial services industry firms on the Inc. 500 list As indicated by these rankings, the popularity of this growing market with active traders has helped to make foreign exchange one of the fastest growing industries in the United States.
Monday, February 11, 2008
Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Capital Gain Tax
Determining appropriate tax rate based on nature of capital gains
Not all capital gains are taxed at the same rate. Four separate tax rates are available for capital gains. The rate applicable to a particular gain depends on both the total income of the taxpayer and the nature of the capital gain.
The 5% Rate for Adjusted Net Capital Gain of Lower-Income Taxpayers:
A taxpayer with an income of $31,850 (currently the margin of the 15% tax bracket) or less (including amount of capital gain) will see his capital gains taxed at a 5% rate.
The 15% Rate for Remaining Adjusted Net Capital Gain:
Once the total income of the taxpayer exceeds $31,850 (the margin of the 15% tax bracket), the portion of capital gains that make up the excess will be taxed at a rate of 15%. Any capital gains below the $31,850 line are still taxed at 5%, and the remainder of the capital gain that is over that line is subject to the 15% rate.
The 25% Rate for Unrecaptured Sec. 1250 Gain:
A flat 25% capital gains rate is imposed on so-called "unrecaptured 1250 gain". This type of gain occurs only where net capital gain partly consists of gain arising from the sale or exchange of depreciable real property used in the taxpayer's business or held for investment.
The 28% Rate for Collectibles and Sec. 1202 Gains:
Any capital gains arising from the sale or exchange of collectibles and/or Sec. 1202 stock will be taxed at a rate of 28%.
Not all capital gains are taxed at the same rate. Four separate tax rates are available for capital gains. The rate applicable to a particular gain depends on both the total income of the taxpayer and the nature of the capital gain.
The 5% Rate for Adjusted Net Capital Gain of Lower-Income Taxpayers:
A taxpayer with an income of $31,850 (currently the margin of the 15% tax bracket) or less (including amount of capital gain) will see his capital gains taxed at a 5% rate.
The 15% Rate for Remaining Adjusted Net Capital Gain:
Once the total income of the taxpayer exceeds $31,850 (the margin of the 15% tax bracket), the portion of capital gains that make up the excess will be taxed at a rate of 15%. Any capital gains below the $31,850 line are still taxed at 5%, and the remainder of the capital gain that is over that line is subject to the 15% rate.
The 25% Rate for Unrecaptured Sec. 1250 Gain:
A flat 25% capital gains rate is imposed on so-called "unrecaptured 1250 gain". This type of gain occurs only where net capital gain partly consists of gain arising from the sale or exchange of depreciable real property used in the taxpayer's business or held for investment.
The 28% Rate for Collectibles and Sec. 1202 Gains:
Any capital gains arising from the sale or exchange of collectibles and/or Sec. 1202 stock will be taxed at a rate of 28%.
Capital loss offset
Capital loss offset
In taxation in the United States, capital gains are subject to capital gains tax. If a taxpayer has incurred capital losses in the same year as he has realized capital gains, he can offset the gains against the losses to reduce his taxable income. If the capital losses exceed the gains, up to $3,000 of the excess capital losses may be deducted against ordinary income (i.e., income other than capital gains) each year. If the taxpayer has a total net loss that is more than the $3,000 yearly limit on net capital loss deductions, the taxpayer can carry over the unused part to the next year and treat the loss as if it had been incurred during that next year.When a loss is carried over, it retains is character as long term or short term, as applicable. A long-term capital loss carried to the next tax year will reduce long-term capital gains (if any) actually realized during that year before being used to reduce that year's short-term capital gains (if any). If part of the loss is still unused, the taxpayer may carry it over to later years until it is completely used up, or until the death of the individual who incurred the loss.
In taxation in the United States, capital gains are subject to capital gains tax. If a taxpayer has incurred capital losses in the same year as he has realized capital gains, he can offset the gains against the losses to reduce his taxable income. If the capital losses exceed the gains, up to $3,000 of the excess capital losses may be deducted against ordinary income (i.e., income other than capital gains) each year. If the taxpayer has a total net loss that is more than the $3,000 yearly limit on net capital loss deductions, the taxpayer can carry over the unused part to the next year and treat the loss as if it had been incurred during that next year.When a loss is carried over, it retains is character as long term or short term, as applicable. A long-term capital loss carried to the next tax year will reduce long-term capital gains (if any) actually realized during that year before being used to reduce that year's short-term capital gains (if any). If part of the loss is still unused, the taxpayer may carry it over to later years until it is completely used up, or until the death of the individual who incurred the loss.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Share dividends
Denmark
Share dividends and realized capital gains on shares are charged 28% to individuals of gains up to DKK 45,500 (2007-level, adjusted annually), and at 43% of gains above that. As of 1 January 2008, an additional marginal rate of 45% will apply to gains above DKK 100,000 (2007-level, adjusted annually) per year. Carryforward of realized losses on shares is allowed.
Individuals' interest income from bank deposits and bonds, realized gains on property and other capital gains are taxed up to 59%, however, several exemptions occur, such as on selling one's principal private residence or on gains on selling bonds. Interest paid on loans is deductible, although in case the net capital income is negative, only approx. 33% tax credit applies.
Companies are taxed at 25%. However, for instance, realized gains on shares owned more than three years are tax exempt and only 66% of share dividends are subject to taxation. Carryforward of realized losses on shares owned less than three years is allowed.
Share dividends and realized capital gains on shares are charged 28% to individuals of gains up to DKK 45,500 (2007-level, adjusted annually), and at 43% of gains above that. As of 1 January 2008, an additional marginal rate of 45% will apply to gains above DKK 100,000 (2007-level, adjusted annually) per year. Carryforward of realized losses on shares is allowed.
Individuals' interest income from bank deposits and bonds, realized gains on property and other capital gains are taxed up to 59%, however, several exemptions occur, such as on selling one's principal private residence or on gains on selling bonds. Interest paid on loans is deductible, although in case the net capital income is negative, only approx. 33% tax credit applies.
Companies are taxed at 25%. However, for instance, realized gains on shares owned more than three years are tax exempt and only 66% of share dividends are subject to taxation. Carryforward of realized losses on shares owned less than three years is allowed.
equities Loan
For equities, an example of a popular and liquid asset, each national or state legislation, have a large array of fiscal obligations that must be respected regarding capital gains. Taxes are charged by the state over the transactions, dividends and capital gains on the stock market. However, these fiscal obligations may vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction because, among other reasons, it could be assumed that taxation is already incorporated into the stock price through the different taxes companies pay to the state, or that tax free stock market operations are useful to boost economic growth.
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