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AriATO(Community Support)Community Support
5 Oct 2021

Hi @behshid CFD transactions are recorded on the revenue account and not the capital account. That means CGT doesn't apply. Instead you record your profits as income and losses as a deduction.

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AriATO(Community Support)Community Support
5 Oct 2021

Hi @behshid CFD transactions are recorded on the revenue account and not the capital account. That means CGT doesn't apply. Instead you record your profits as income and losses as a deduction.

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