Publisher's Synopsis
This is a revised edition of the title "Taxation of;Securities, Commodities and Options". It analyzes in detail the policies, rules and interpretations that govern the US Federal regulation and taxation of securities, options, swaps, foreign exchange and other financial products. It is intended as a guide for the tax law practitioner that explains the principles governing taxation of financial products, helps the planning of transactions by instilling confidence in the tax and regulatory consequences, and provides the defence of challenged tax positions.