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  • nyplayer33
    Restricted User
    • 09-27-06
    • 8303

    #1
    question on buying stocks
    Does the govt know if im buying this without selling them. Do i recv these stocks in the mail if i want and can sell them when i present them to a broker
  • flyingillini
    SBR Aristocracy
    • 12-06-06
    • 41219

    #2
    This is not how it works..... I don't even know where to begin.. I am sure someone will chime in here and give you the run down....The Stock Market got me really going in my business and I owe everything to it....
    המוסד‎
    המוסד למודיעין ולתפקידים מיוחדים‎
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    • gregm
      SBR MVP
      • 03-14-11
      • 3535

      #3
      This would have to be a ver long reply, but simply put,you must keep the records from your purchases and sales and file a schedule D. If you are audited you better have proof of these sales and for what price. Also brokerages are required to send taxpayers and the government a form each year recording it when investors sell shares. You get a 1009 b and so does the IRS
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      • stikymess
        SBR MVP
        • 05-19-10
        • 3288

        #4
        Basics: Buying them, no the govt does not know you are buying them, when you sell them for a profit or loss these are called "capital gains" so the IRS will also get a statement as to how well you did.

        As for getting a stock certificate those are long gone, no clue if you can request them, the reason people generally aren't holding stocks long term. you are holding them virtually if that makes sense.

        Best of luck.
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        • nyplayer33
          Restricted User
          • 09-27-06
          • 8303

          #5
          Is one online brokerage house more secure over another...
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          • compaqDikk
            SBR Hall of Famer
            • 10-08-05
            • 5699

            #6
            illini you an online day shooter?
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            • zr2786
              SBR High Roller
              • 02-12-11
              • 171

              #7
              Wow this guy has no idea how the stock market works!
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              • nyplayer33
                Restricted User
                • 09-27-06
                • 8303

                #8
                stop worrying about what i know and don't..how bout trying to help me
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                • dmtrader
                  SBR MVP
                  • 09-26-09
                  • 1320

                  #9
                  We worry about what you know because it appears you know nothing about what you are doing.

                  Starting with a major online brokerage would be a good start. They keep track of everything, and there will be help files, online chat windows, and forums to answer your questions.

                  No back to gambling...
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                  • wtf
                    SBR Posting Legend
                    • 08-22-08
                    • 12983

                    #10
                    if you are not american you can buy shares right?

                    do the math from there
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