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Do I pay taxes when I sell covered calls?
Mar 12, 2025
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Do You Owe Taxes on Options Income?
🛑 Short answer: YES.
If you’re selling options in a taxable brokerage account, you’ll owe capital gains taxes on your profits.
When Are Options Taxed?
📈 You owe taxes when you realize capital gains, such as:
✅ An option expires worthless, and you keep the fu...
