The Tax Treatment of Option Premium Income

Benoit Poliquin

From a Canadian Investor standpoint, learn more how option premium income receives a very favorable tax treatment. We explain how covered calls can increase your after tax income dramatically without increasing your risk.

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About Benoit Poliquin

Benoit is responsible for the portfolio management and research efforts at Exponent. He is a member of the CFA institute and the CFA Society of Ottawa along with being a Certified Financial Planner in good standing.

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