§1234 — Options to buy or sell
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Statute Text — 26 U.S.C. §1234
Gain or loss attributable to the sale or exchange of, or loss attributable to failure to exercise, an option to buy or sell property shall be considered gain or loss from the sale or exchange of property which has the same character as the property to which the option relates has in the hands of the taxpayer (or would have in the hands of the taxpayer if acquired by him).
For purposes of paragraph (1), if loss is attributable to failure to exercise an option, the option shall be deemed to have been sold or exchanged on the day it expired.
This subsection shall not apply to—
an option which constitutes property described in paragraph (1) of section 1221(a);
in the case of gain attributable to the sale or exchange of an option, any income derived in connection with such option which, without regard to this subsection, is treated as other than gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset; and
a loss attributable to failure to exercise an option described in section 1233(c).
In the case of the grantor of the option, gain or loss from any closing transaction with respect to, and gain on lapse of, an option in property shall be treated as a gain or loss from the sale or exchange of a capital asset held not more than 1 year.
For purposes of this subsection—
The term “closing transaction” means any termination of the taxpayer’s obligation under an option in property other than through the exercise or lapse of the option.
The term “property” means stocks and securities (including stocks and securities dealt with on a “when issued” basis), commodities, and commodity futures.
This subsection shall not apply to any option granted in the ordinary course of the taxpayer’s trade or business of granting options.
Gain or loss shall be recognized on the exercise of an option on a section 1256 contract (within the meaning of section 1256(b)).
For purposes of subsections (a) and (b), a cash settlement option shall be treated as an option to buy or sell property.
For purposes of subparagraph (A), the term “cash settlement option” means any option which on exercise settles in (or could be settled in) cash or property other than the underlying property.
Treasury Regulations
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-1Options to buy or sell
(a) Sale or exchange—(1) Capital assets. Gain or loss from the sale or exchange of an option (or privilege) to buy or sell property which is (or if acquired would be) a capital asset in the hands of the taxpayer holding the option is considered as gain or loss from the sale or exchange of a capital asset (unless, under the provisions of subparagraph (2) of this paragraph, the gain or loss is subject to the provisions of section 1231). The period for which the taxpayer has held the option determines whether the capital gain or loss is short-term or long-term.
(2) Section 1231 transactions. Gain or loss from the sale or exchange of an option to buy or sell property is considered a gain or loss subject to the provisions of section 1231 if, had the sale or exchange been of the property subject to the option, held by the taxpayer for the length of time he held the option, the sale or exchange would have been subject to the provisions of section 1231.
(3) Other property. Gain or loss from the sale or exchange of an option to buy or sell property which is not (or if acquired would not be) a capital asset in the hands of the taxpayer holding the option is considered ordinary income or loss (unless under the provisions of subparagraph (2) of this paragraph, the gain or loss is subject to the provisions of section 1231).
(b) Failure to exercise option. If the holder of an option to buy or sell property incurs a loss on failure to exercise the option, the option is deemed to have been sold or exchanged on the date that it expired. Any such loss to the holder of an option is treated under the general rule provided in paragraph (a) of this section. In general, any gain to the grantor of an option arising from the failure of the holder to exercise it, and any gain or loss realized by the grantor of an option as a result of a closing transaction, such as repurchasing the option from the holder, is considered ordinary income or loss. However, for the treatment of gain or loss from a closing transaction with respect to or gain on the lapse of an option granted in stock, securities, commodities or commodity futures, see section 1234(b) and § 1.1234-3. For special rules for grantors of straddles applicable to certain options granted on or before September 1, 1976, see § 1.1234-2.
(c) Certain options to sell property at a fixed price. Section 1234 does not apply to a loss on the failure to exercise an option to sell property at a fixed price which is acquired on the same day on which the property identified as intended to be used in exercising the option is acquired. Such a loss is not recognized, but the cost of the option is added to the basis of the property with which it is identified. See section 1233(c) and the regulations thereunder.
(d) Dealers in options to buy or sell. Any gain or loss realized by a dealer in options from the sale or exchange or an option to buy or sell property is considered ordinary income or loss under paragraph (a)(3) of this section. A dealer in options to buy or sell property is considered a dealer in the property subject to the option.
(e) Other exceptions. Section 1234 does not apply to gain resulting from the sale or exchange of an option:
(1) To the extent that the gain is in the nature of compensation (see sections 61 and 421, and the regulations thereunder, relating to employee stock options);
(2) If the option is treated as section 306 stock (see section 306 and the regulations thereunder, relating to dispositions of certain stock); or
(3) To the extent that the gain is a distribution of earnings or profits taxable as a dividend (see section 301 and the regulations thereunder, relating to distributions of property).
(4) Acquired by the taxpayer before March 1, 1954, if in the hands of the taxpayer such option is a capital asset (whether or not the property to which the option relates is, or would be if acquired by the taxpayer, a capital asset in the hands of the taxpayer).
(f) Limitations on effect of section. Losses to which section 1234 applies are subject to the limitations on losses under sections 165(c) and 1211 when applicable. Section 1234 does not permit the deduction of any loss which is disallowed under any other provision of law. In addition, section 1234 does not apply to an option to lease property, but does apply to an option to buy or sell a lease. Thus, an option to obtain all the right, title, and interest of a lessee in leased property is subject to the provisions of section 1234, but an option to obtain a sublease from the lessee is not. Furthermore, if section 1234 applies to an option to buy or sell a lease, it is the character the lease itself, if acquired, would have in the hands of the taxpayer, and not the character of the property leased, which determines the treatment of gain or loss experienced by the taxpayer with respect to such an option.
(g) Examples. The rules set forth in this section may be illustrated by the following examples:
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-1(a)Sale or exchange—(1) Capital assets.
Sale or exchange—(1) Capital assets. Gain or loss from the sale or exchange of an option (or privilege) to buy or sell property which is (or if acquired would be) a capital asset in the hands of the taxpayer holding the option is considered as gain or loss from the sale or exchange of a capital asset (unless, under the provisions of subparagraph (2) of this paragraph, the gain or loss is subject to the provisions of section 1231). The period for which the taxpayer has held the option determines whether the capital gain or loss is short-term or long-term.
(2) Section 1231 transactions. Gain or loss from the sale or exchange of an option to buy or sell property is considered a gain or loss subject to the provisions of section 1231 if, had the sale or exchange been of the property subject to the option, held by the taxpayer for the length of time he held the option, the sale or exchange would have been subject to the provisions of section 1231.
(3) Other property. Gain or loss from the sale or exchange of an option to buy or sell property which is not (or if acquired would not be) a capital asset in the hands of the taxpayer holding the option is considered ordinary income or loss (unless under the provisions of subparagraph (2) of this paragraph, the gain or loss is subject to the provisions of section 1231).
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-1(b)Failure to exercise option.
Failure to exercise option. If the holder of an option to buy or sell property incurs a loss on failure to exercise the option, the option is deemed to have been sold or exchanged on the date that it expired. Any such loss to the holder of an option is treated under the general rule provided in paragraph (a) of this section. In general, any gain to the grantor of an option arising from the failure of the holder to exercise it, and any gain or loss realized by the grantor of an option as a result of a closing transaction, such as repurchasing the option from the holder, is considered ordinary income or loss. However, for the treatment of gain or loss from a closing transaction with respect to or gain on the lapse of an option granted in stock, securities, commodities or commodity futures, see section 1234(b) and § 1.1234-3. For special rules for grantors of straddles applicable to certain options granted on or before September 1, 1976, see § 1.1234-2.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-1(c)Certain options to sell property at a fixed price.
Certain options to sell property at a fixed price. Section 1234 does not apply to a loss on the failure to exercise an option to sell property at a fixed price which is acquired on the same day on which the property identified as intended to be used in exercising the option is acquired. Such a loss is not recognized, but the cost of the option is added to the basis of the property with which it is identified. See section 1233(c) and the regulations thereunder.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-1(d)Dealers in options to buy or sell.
Dealers in options to buy or sell. Any gain or loss realized by a dealer in options from the sale or exchange or an option to buy or sell property is considered ordinary income or loss under paragraph (a)(3) of this section. A dealer in options to buy or sell property is considered a dealer in the property subject to the option.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-1(e)Other exceptions.
Other exceptions. Section 1234 does not apply to gain resulting from the sale or exchange of an option:
(1) To the extent that the gain is in the nature of compensation (see sections 61 and 421, and the regulations thereunder, relating to employee stock options);
(2) If the option is treated as section 306 stock (see section 306 and the regulations thereunder, relating to dispositions of certain stock); or
(3) To the extent that the gain is a distribution of earnings or profits taxable as a dividend (see section 301 and the regulations thereunder, relating to distributions of property).
(4) Acquired by the taxpayer before March 1, 1954, if in the hands of the taxpayer such option is a capital asset (whether or not the property to which the option relates is, or would be if acquired by the taxpayer, a capital asset in the hands of the taxpayer).
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-1(f)Limitations on effect of section.
Limitations on effect of section. Losses to which section 1234 applies are subject to the limitations on losses under sections 165(c) and 1211 when applicable. Section 1234 does not permit the deduction of any loss which is disallowed under any other provision of law. In addition, section 1234 does not apply to an option to lease property, but does apply to an option to buy or sell a lease. Thus, an option to obtain all the right, title, and interest of a lessee in leased property is subject to the provisions of section 1234, but an option to obtain a sublease from the lessee is not. Furthermore, if section 1234 applies to an option to buy or sell a lease, it is the character the lease itself, if acquired, would have in the hands of the taxpayer, and not the character of the property leased, which determines the treatment of gain or loss experienced by the taxpayer with respect to such an option.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-1(g)Examples.
Examples. The rules set forth in this section may be illustrated by the following examples:
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-2Special rule for grantors of straddles applicable to certain options granted on or before September 1, 1976
(a) In general. Section 1234(c)(1) provides a special rule applicable in the case of gain on the lapse of an option granted by the taxpayer as part of a straddle. In such a case, the gain shall be deemed to be gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset held for not more than 1 year (6 months for taxable years beginning before 1977; 9 months for taxable years beginning in 1977) on the day that the option expired. Thus, such gain shall be treated as a short-term capital gain, as defined in section 1222(1). Section 1234(c)(1) does not apply to any person who holds securities (including options to acquire or sell securities) for sale to customers in the ordinary course of his trade or business.
(b) Definitions. The following definitions apply for purposes of section 1234(c) and this section.
(1) Straddle. The term straddle means a simultaneously granted combination of an option to buy (i.e., a call) and an option to sell (i.e., a put) the same quantity of a security at the same price during the same period of time.
(2) Security. The term security has the meaning assigned to such term by section 1236(c) and the regulations thereunder. Thus, for example, the term security does not include commodity futures.
(3) Grantor. The term grantor means the writer or issuer of the option contracts making up the straddle.
(4) Multiple option. The term multiple option means a simultaneously granted combination of an option to buy plus an option to sell plus one or more additional options to buy or sell a security.
(c) Special rules in the case of a multiple option. (1) If, in the case of a multiple option, the number of the options to sell and the number of the options to buy are the same and if the terms of all of the options are identical (as to the quantity of the security, price, and period of time), then each of the options contained in the multiple option shall be deemed to be a component of a straddle for purposes of section 1234(c)(1) and paragraph (a) of this section.
(2) If, in the case of a multiple option, the number of the options to sell and the number of the options to buy are not the same or if the terms of all of the options are not identical (as to the quantity of the security, price, and period of time), then section 1234(c)(1) applies to gain on the lapse of an option granted as part of the multiple option only if:
(i) The grantor of the multiple option identifies the two options which comprise each straddle contained in the multiple option in the manner prescribed in subparagraph (3) of this paragraph; or
(ii) It is clear from the facts and circumstances that the lapsed option was part of a straddle. See example (6) of paragraph (f) of this section. A multiple option to which this subdivision applies may not be regarded as consisting of a number of straddles which exceeds the lesser of the options to sell or the options to buy as the case may be. For example, if a multiple option of five puts and four calls is granted it may not be regarded as consisting of more than four straddles, although the particular facts and circumstances could dictate that the option consists of less than four straddles.
(3) The identification required under subparagraph (2)(i) of this paragraph shall be made by the grantor indicating in his records, to the extent feasible, the individual serial number of, or other characteristic symbol imprinted upon, each of the two individual options which comprise the straddle, or by adopting any other method of identification satisfactory to the Commissioner. Such identification must be made before the expiration of the 15th day after the day on which the multiple option is granted. The preceding sentence shall apply only with respect to multiple options granted after January 24, 1972. In computing the 15-day period prescribed by this paragraph, the first day of such period is the day following the day on which the multiple option is granted.
(d) Allocation of premium. The allocation of a premium received for a straddle or a multiple option between or among the component options thereof shall be made on the basis of the relative market value of such component options at the time of their issuance or on any other reasonable and consistently applied basis which is acceptable to the Commissioner.
(e) Effective date—(1) In general. This section, relating to special rules for grantors of straddles, shall apply only with respect to straddle transactions entered into after January 25, 1965, and before September 2, 1976.
(2) Special rule. For a special rule with respect to the identification of a straddle granted as part of a multiple option, see paragraph (c).
(f) Illustrations. The application of section 1234(c) and this section may be illustrated by the following examples:
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-2(a)In general.
In general. Section 1234(c)(1) provides a special rule applicable in the case of gain on the lapse of an option granted by the taxpayer as part of a straddle. In such a case, the gain shall be deemed to be gain from the sale or exchange of a capital asset held for not more than 1 year (6 months for taxable years beginning before 1977; 9 months for taxable years beginning in 1977) on the day that the option expired. Thus, such gain shall be treated as a short-term capital gain, as defined in section 1222(1). Section 1234(c)(1) does not apply to any person who holds securities (including options to acquire or sell securities) for sale to customers in the ordinary course of his trade or business.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-2(b)Definitions.
Definitions. The following definitions apply for purposes of section 1234(c) and this section.
(1) Straddle. The term straddle means a simultaneously granted combination of an option to buy (i.e., a call) and an option to sell (i.e., a put) the same quantity of a security at the same price during the same period of time.
(2) Security. The term security has the meaning assigned to such term by section 1236(c) and the regulations thereunder. Thus, for example, the term security does not include commodity futures.
(3) Grantor. The term grantor means the writer or issuer of the option contracts making up the straddle.
(4) Multiple option. The term multiple option means a simultaneously granted combination of an option to buy plus an option to sell plus one or more additional options to buy or sell a security.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-2(c)Special rules in the case of a multiple option.
Special rules in the case of a multiple option. (1) If, in the case of a multiple option, the number of the options to sell and the number of the options to buy are the same and if the terms of all of the options are identical (as to the quantity of the security, price, and period of time), then each of the options contained in the multiple option shall be deemed to be a component of a straddle for purposes of section 1234(c)(1) and paragraph (a) of this section.
(2) If, in the case of a multiple option, the number of the options to sell and the number of the options to buy are not the same or if the terms of all of the options are not identical (as to the quantity of the security, price, and period of time), then section 1234(c)(1) applies to gain on the lapse of an option granted as part of the multiple option only if:
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-2(d)Allocation of premium.
Allocation of premium. The allocation of a premium received for a straddle or a multiple option between or among the component options thereof shall be made on the basis of the relative market value of such component options at the time of their issuance or on any other reasonable and consistently applied basis which is acceptable to the Commissioner.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-2(e)Effective date—(1) In general.
Effective date—(1) In general. This section, relating to special rules for grantors of straddles, shall apply only with respect to straddle transactions entered into after January 25, 1965, and before September 2, 1976.
(2) Special rule. For a special rule with respect to the identification of a straddle granted as part of a multiple option, see paragraph (c).
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-2(f)Illustrations.
Illustrations. The application of section 1234(c) and this section may be illustrated by the following examples:
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-2(i)§1.1234-2(i)
The grantor of the multiple option identifies the two options which comprise each straddle contained in the multiple option in the manner prescribed in subparagraph (3) of this paragraph; or
(ii) It is clear from the facts and circumstances that the lapsed option was part of a straddle. See example (6) of paragraph (f) of this section. A multiple option to which this subdivision applies may not be regarded as consisting of a number of straddles which exceeds the lesser of the options to sell or the options to buy as the case may be. For example, if a multiple option of five puts and four calls is granted it may not be regarded as consisting of more than four straddles, although the particular facts and circumstances could dictate that the option consists of less than four straddles.
(3) The identification required under subparagraph (2)(i) of this paragraph shall be made by the grantor indicating in his records, to the extent feasible, the individual serial number of, or other characteristic symbol imprinted upon, each of the two individual options which comprise the straddle, or by adopting any other method of identification satisfactory to the Commissioner. Such identification must be made before the expiration of the 15th day after the day on which the multiple option is granted. The preceding sentence shall apply only with respect to multiple options granted after January 24, 1972. In computing the 15-day period prescribed by this paragraph, the first day of such period is the day following the day on which the multiple option is granted.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-3Special rules for the treatment of grantors of certain options granted after September 1, 1976
(a) In general. In the case of the grantor of an option (including an option granted as part of a straddle or multiple option), gain of loss from any closing transaction with respect to, and gain on the lapse of, an option in property shall be treated as a gain or loss from the sale or exchange of a capital asset held not more than 1 year. (6 months for taxable years beginning before 1977; 9 months for taxable years beginning in 1977).
(b) Definitions. The following definitions apply for purposes of this section.
(1) The term closing transaction means any termination of a grantor's obligation under an option to buy property (a call) or an option to sell property (a put) other than through the exercise or lapse of the option. For example, the grantor of a call may effectively terminate his obligation under the option by either:
(i) Repurchasing the option from the holder or
(ii) Purchasing from an options exchange a call with terms identical to the original option granted and designating the purchase as a closing transaction.
A put or call purchased to make a closing transaction is identical as to striking price and expiration date. Such put or call need not match the granted option in time of creation, date of acquisition, cost of the entire option or units therein, or number of units subject to the option. If such put or call terminates only part of a grantor's obligation under the granted option, a closing transaction is made as to that part.
(2) The term property means stocks and securities (including stocks and securities dealt with on a when issued basis), commodities, and commodity futures.
(3) The term grantor means the writer or issuer of an option.
(4) The term straddle means a simultaneously granted combination of an option to buy and an option to sell the same quantity of property at the same price during the same period of time.
(5) The term multiple option means a simultaneously granted combination of an option to buy plus an option to sell plus one or more additional options to buy or sell property.
(c) Nonapplicability to broker-dealers. The provisions of this section do not apply to any option granted in the ordinary course of the taxpayer's trade or business of granting options. However, the provisions of this section do apply to:
(1) Gain from any closing transaction with respect to an option and gain on lapse of an option if gain on the sale or exchange of the option would be considered capital gain by a dealer in securities under section 1236(a) and the regulations thereunder, and
(2) Loss from any closing transaction with respect to an option if loss on the sale or exchange of the option would not be considered ordinary loss by a dealer in securities under section 1236(b) and the regulations thereunder.
The preceding sentence shall be applied with respect to dealers in property (as defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section) and without regard to the limitation of the applicability of section 1236 to dealers in securities.
(d) Nonapplicability to compensatory options. Section 1234 does not apply to options to purchase stock or other property which are issued as compensation for services, as described in sections 61, 83, and 421 and the regulations thereunder.
(e) Premium allocation for simultaneously granted options. The allocation of a premium received for a straddle or multiple option between or among the component options thereof shall be made on the basis of the relative market value of the component options at the time of their issuance or on any other reasonable and consistently applied basis which is acceptable to the Commissioner.
(f) Effective date. This section, relating to special rules for the treatment of grantors of certain options, shall apply to options granted after September 1, 1976.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-3(a)In general.
In general. In the case of the grantor of an option (including an option granted as part of a straddle or multiple option), gain of loss from any closing transaction with respect to, and gain on the lapse of, an option in property shall be treated as a gain or loss from the sale or exchange of a capital asset held not more than 1 year. (6 months for taxable years beginning before 1977; 9 months for taxable years beginning in 1977).
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-3(b)Definitions.
Definitions. The following definitions apply for purposes of this section.
(1) The term closing transaction means any termination of a grantor's obligation under an option to buy property (a call) or an option to sell property (a put) other than through the exercise or lapse of the option. For example, the grantor of a call may effectively terminate his obligation under the option by either:
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-3(c)Nonapplicability to broker-dealers.
Nonapplicability to broker-dealers. The provisions of this section do not apply to any option granted in the ordinary course of the taxpayer's trade or business of granting options. However, the provisions of this section do apply to:
(1) Gain from any closing transaction with respect to an option and gain on lapse of an option if gain on the sale or exchange of the option would be considered capital gain by a dealer in securities under section 1236(a) and the regulations thereunder, and
(2) Loss from any closing transaction with respect to an option if loss on the sale or exchange of the option would not be considered ordinary loss by a dealer in securities under section 1236(b) and the regulations thereunder.
The preceding sentence shall be applied with respect to dealers in property (as defined in paragraph (b)(2) of this section) and without regard to the limitation of the applicability of section 1236 to dealers in securities.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-3(d)Nonapplicability to compensatory options.
Nonapplicability to compensatory options. Section 1234 does not apply to options to purchase stock or other property which are issued as compensation for services, as described in sections 61, 83, and 421 and the regulations thereunder.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-3(e)Premium allocation for simultaneously granted options.
Premium allocation for simultaneously granted options. The allocation of a premium received for a straddle or multiple option between or among the component options thereof shall be made on the basis of the relative market value of the component options at the time of their issuance or on any other reasonable and consistently applied basis which is acceptable to the Commissioner.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-3(f)Effective date.
Effective date. This section, relating to special rules for the treatment of grantors of certain options, shall apply to options granted after September 1, 1976.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-3(i)§1.1234-3(i)
Repurchasing the option from the holder or
(ii) Purchasing from an options exchange a call with terms identical to the original option granted and designating the purchase as a closing transaction.
A put or call purchased to make a closing transaction is identical as to striking price and expiration date. Such put or call need not match the granted option in time of creation, date of acquisition, cost of the entire option or units therein, or number of units subject to the option. If such put or call terminates only part of a grantor's obligation under the granted option, a closing transaction is made as to that part.
(2) The term property means stocks and securities (including stocks and securities dealt with on a when issued basis), commodities, and commodity futures.
(3) The term grantor means the writer or issuer of an option.
(4) The term straddle means a simultaneously granted combination of an option to buy and an option to sell the same quantity of property at the same price during the same period of time.
(5) The term multiple option means a simultaneously granted combination of an option to buy plus an option to sell plus one or more additional options to buy or sell property.
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Treas. Reg. §1.1234-4Hedging transactions
The character of gain or loss on an acquired or a written option that is (or is identified as being) part of a hedging transaction is determined under the rules of § 1.1221-2.
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Commissioner, 14 Section 1234A provides that gain or loss attributable to the termination of an option with respect to property which is a capital asset in the hands of the taxpayer is treated as gain or loss from the sale of that capital asset.
9 the Commissioner determined that the Break Fee payment “is not deductible as an expense under [section] 162 or as an ordinary loss under [section] 165 because the payment of that amount and termination of an agreement resulted in loss that is treated under [section] 1234A as loss from the sale of a capital asset.” Ex. 1-J, at 11. Accordingly, the Commissioner determined that the amount should be “treated as [a] capital loss rather than [an] ordinary deduction.” Id. The Commissioner also made o
As the exchanges resulted in the termination of those obligations, we hold that section 1234A(1) applies to the exchanges.
We hold that it is not.
See 6(...continued) 1234A. As stated, petitioners have not demonstratedthe existence ofa capital asset, and sec. 1234A does not apply.
the term "sale or other disposition"), Congress has enacted numerous statutes that require capital gain and/or loss in certain situations where the dispositions are technically not sales or exchanges, including, inter alia, section 165(g), applicable to losses for worthless securities, and section 1234A, applicable to certain terminations ofrights or obligations with respect to property that is (or on acquisition would be) a capital asset." Ifa disposition ofa capital asset is not a sale or exch
The promotional materials characterized Foundation accounts as a "tax reduction" program and stated that the Foundation "was 4(...continued) petitioner's Foundation account; Any reference to a donor advised fund herein does not denote the term as defined in sec: 4966, which establishes a definition of, and certain rules applicable to, a "donor advised fund", effective for periods after those at issue.
taxable year 2002 because Pizza Huti(cid:127)paid that-amount for . the termination of the - 27 - rights of C&F under the Pizza Hut confidentiality agreement wit h respect to the C&F trade secret . In support of that argument , petitioners rely on section 1234A . Section 1234A provides in pertinent part : SEC . 1234A . GAINS OR LOSSES FROM-CERTAIN TERMINATIONS . Gain or loss attributable to the cancellation, lapse, expiration, or other termination of-- (1) a right or obligation * * * with respe
taxable year 2002 because Pizza Huti(cid:127)paid that-amount for . the termination of the - 27 - rights of C&F under the Pizza Hut confidentiality agreement wit h respect to the C&F trade secret . In support of that argument , petitioners rely on section 1234A . Section 1234A provides in pertinent part : SEC . 1234A . GAINS OR LOSSES FROM-CERTAIN TERMINATIONS . Gain or loss attributable to the cancellation, lapse, expiration, or other termination of-- (1) a right or obligation * * * with respe
taxable year 2002 because Pizza Huti(cid:127)paid that-amount for . the termination of the - 27 - rights of C&F under the Pizza Hut confidentiality agreement wit h respect to the C&F trade secret . In support of that argument , petitioners rely on section 1234A . Section 1234A provides in pertinent part : SEC . 1234A . GAINS OR LOSSES FROM-CERTAIN TERMINATIONS . Gain or loss attributable to the cancellation, lapse, expiration, or other termination of-- (1) a right or obligation * * * with respe
taxable year 2002 because Pizza Huti(cid:127)paid that-amount for . the termination of the - 27 - rights of C&F under the Pizza Hut confidentiality agreement wit h respect to the C&F trade secret . In support of that argument , petitioners rely on section 1234A . Section 1234A provides in pertinent part : SEC . 1234A . GAINS OR LOSSES FROM-CERTAIN TERMINATIONS . Gain or loss attributable to the cancellation, lapse, expiration, or other termination of-- (1) a right or obligation * * * with respe
Therefore, the payments are excluded from petitioner's earnings from self-employment as rentals from real estate within the meaning of section 1402(a)(1).8 7 The cost-share rate was 50 percent.
Commissioner, 994 F.2d at 858, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit erred in its interpretation of the 1981 legislative history accompanying the addition of section 1234A to the Internal Revenue Code.
Commissioner, 994 F.2d at 858, the Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit erred in its interpretation of the 1981 legislative history accompanying the addition of section 1234A to the Internal Revenue Code.
Because the losses were on purchased puts, they purportedly qualified for ordinary loss treatment under section 1234.42 The $163,666 in net short-term capital gain Tandrill reported for 1979 represents the excess of its short-term capital gains of $1,736,366 over its short-term capital losses of $1,572,700.
Under section 1234, unless an option to buy or sell stock constitutes property described in section 1221(1), gain or loss from the sale of the option is treated as gain or loss from the sale of property having the same character as the stock would have in the taxpayer's hands. Sec. 1234(a)(1), (3)(A). Section 1221(1) creates an exception to the definitio