How to reduce CGT bill when selling a high equity IP

Discussion in 'Accounting & Tax' started by skyfall, 27th Sep, 2021.

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  1. Oats

    Oats Well-Known Member

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    would taking up an equal short and long position on a single stock work the same as that?
     
  2. marty998

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    interestingly you may forfeit your right to franking credits on an arrangement like this if the stock pays a dividend (for example if you hold the stock long and hold a put option over it).
     

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