SAIM7000 - Artificial transactions in futures and options: overview and contents

Overview

This section of the Savings and Investment Manual explains the taxation of derivative contracts held by individuals and trusts to generate an interest-like return.

Contents

SAIM7010Introduction
SAIM7020Outline of the legislation
SAIM7030Example of an artificial transaction
SAIM7040Meaning of future or option
SAIM7050When do disposals involve ‘guaranteed returns’?
SAIM7060What is a ‘guaranteed return’?
SAIM7070The return from ‘one or more disposals’
SAIM7080When do disposals occur?
SAIM7090Timing rules for options
SAIM7100Deemed disposals where futures run to delivery or options are exercised
SAIM7110Deemed disposals where futures run to delivery or options are exercised: example
SAIM7120Losses
SAIM7130Trustees
SAIM7140Transfer of assets abroad