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Share Trading vs. Share Investing: Tax Implications

Understand the tax distinctions between share traders and investors, and learn how to manage investments both onshore and offshore.

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BeginnerUpdated Jan 20, 2025
Share Trading vs. Share Investing: Tax Implications

What You'll Learn

check_circleIdentify the key factors that determine whether a taxpayer is classified as a “share trader” for tax purposes.
check_circleExplore the tax implications of being classified as a share trader versus an investor.
check_circleUnderstand the impact of fluctuating interest rates and share prices on tax treatment for investors and traders.
check_circleAnalyze how tax outcomes differ for common onshore and offshore investments.

About This Course

In recent years, with increasing interest rates and fluctuations in share prices, many taxpayers have started trading in shares. It is often claimed that taxpayers are share traders when losing money and investors when making profits.

The distinction is not based on the amount of tax paid but on the actions of the taxpayer. The outcome may also differ depending on the underlying investment.

This course will outline the factors used to determine if a taxpayer is a "share trader" and explore the implications for common investments, both onshore and offshore.

 

Suited to: This course is suited to those actively investing and those advising active investors.

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TEO Training
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TEO Training provides practical learning experiences on primarily tax-related topics for accountants, lawyers and business advisors across New Zealand.

Jarod  Chisholm
Jarod Chisholm

Senior Partner, Findex/Crowe

Jarod is a senior partner in the Otago Tax Team for Findex/Crowe and has been a regular presenter for TEO, presenting on a wide range of topics in all areas of tax. Jarod’s background includes working in 'Big 4' firms in Australia and New Zealand in the tax domain, and working as a management accountant for large corporates. Jarod is recognized as an industry leader in the area of foreign investment and regularly assists other accountants/advisors with their clients. He provides commercial, practical advice in all areas of tax.

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