In general terms, the cost base can be calculated as follows:
Cost Base = Purchase Price + Brokerage on Purchase + Brokerage on Sale
The above is only relevant for shares and units. For other assets, such as property, other costs may need to be included. Visit the ATO to learn more.
You can update the cost base for your client’s holdings through Macquarie Wrap or Macquarie Online Trading.
Use this excel template to enter and submit parcel history (cost base) details to Wrap for a transfer in.
Parcel history (cost base) excel template
Email the completed template to wrapsolutions@macquarie.com
You can update the cost base for your holdings through the Macquarie Online trading website.
To update the cost base value:
When bringing holdings to your client’s Macquarie Online Trading accounts, any cost base data from their previous broker or registry will not be bought across with their holdings.
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