Long-Term Capital Gains and Losses: Definition and Tax Treatment

A long-term capital gain or loss comes from the sale of an investment that was owned for longer than 12 months.
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Capital Gains Tax: What It Is, How It Works, and Current Rates

Lea Uradu, J.D., is a Maryland state registered tax preparer, state-certified notary public, certified VITA tax preparer, IRS annual filing season program participant, and tax writer. Betsy began her ...

Could Net Unrealized Appreciation Help Lower Taxes On Your Retirement Savings?

Learn how Net Unrealized Appreciation (NUA) may reduce taxes on employer stock held in a 401(k) and when this ...

Capital gains tax surge eases but doesn’t solve WA budget woes

A windfall of capital gains tax payments is providing temporary relief for Washington’s budget, but other collections are ...
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Capital Gains Tax Discourages Homeowners From Selling, Senate Hears

National Association of Realtors President Kevin Brown urged senators to boost the capital gains tax exclusion to unlock more ...

Capital gains tax on precious metals: Is gold taxed differently than other investments?

We break down capital gains taxes on gold and silver, including the 28% collectibles rate, NIIT rules and how different accounts impact your taxes.

How this retiree is handling capital gains tax on his inherited cottage

After four decades in finance as a commercial lender, 60-year-old “Matt” is loving every moment of retirement with his wife ...