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To: Goose94 who wrote (147731)2/21/2009 11:54:42 AM
From: Rocket Red  Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 313017
 
Yup if thats your occupation"Trader"



To: Goose94 who wrote (147731)2/21/2009 1:00:39 PM
From: robnhood  Respond to of 313017
 
Seems to me that commisions are always included in the price paid, and the price received.



To: Goose94 who wrote (147731)2/21/2009 2:29:23 PM
From: LoneClone  Respond to of 313017
 
But it's complicated -- if you declare yourself to be a trader, your capital gains become income and are taxed accordingly. Do lots of research before you do anything.

LC



To: Goose94 who wrote (147731)2/21/2009 4:09:07 PM
From: Canuck Dave  Respond to of 313017
 
Yes. Commissions are part of the equation in calculating capital gains, whether you hold it for five years or five seconds.

CD



To: Goose94 who wrote (147731)2/23/2009 9:09:35 AM
From: Goose94  Respond to of 313017
 
Thanks everyone for their feedback on my question.

G.