Broker interest and general fees

Step by step

1. 1Choose Broker interest received, Broker interest paid or Broker fees paid. Enter the actual posting date, currency and amount. You do not select a share, coin or quantity.
2. 2For interest received, enter gross interest. Any separate fees and tax withheld can be recorded below it.
3. 3If tax was withheld, choose Tax receivable or Expenses as its treatment. Copy the actual withholding, even if you later investigate whether it was correct.
4. 4Example: €10 gross interest with €2 withholding gives an €8 net receipt. The €2 treatment follows your tax selection and is shown separately in the preview.
5. 5For interest paid or separate broker fees, the amount field is the full amount. You do not enter a second fee amount. Record the actual payment in Settlement or select Not yet settled.
6. 6Check the automatic posting preview and confirm. For bond interest, use Coupons within Bonds.

What is on the screen?

• Interest received, interest paid or separate fees
• Posting date, currency and amount
• Withholding and selected treatment
• Actual settlement

What happens next?

Interest and general fees are posted without a fictitious investment position. The receipt or payment remains linked to the posting.

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