tax return and share trading, page-5

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Whether you are a "trader", "speculator" or "investor" depends on the nature of your activity.

A trader accounts for shares as a business, that is, revenue.

A speculator or investor accounts for shares as CGT.

If you buy and sell alot, especially on a short term basis,including up to six months, you are a trader.

If you do not buy and sell alot, you are not a trader.

If you do buy only a few share holdings during the year, even very speculative ones, you are not a trader.

If you hold most of your shares for over 12 months, you are not a trader.

Read the following link:

http://www.ato.gov.au/businesses/content.asp?doc=/content/21749.htm

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