There are many kinds of sign-up bonuses, but the most simple and common format gives you a limited time window in which to spend a certain amount of money on your new card. In exchange, the bank awards you a one-time bonus — usually points, miles, or cash back. Let's look at an...
Usually CIL payments are not large. The capital gains due when reporting a zero cost basis is rarely a lot of money; weigh the amount against the time in calculating cost basis. Cost basis eventually will have to be calculated for new stock received. Cost basis can be calculated by subtract...