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Capital Gains Tax Laws Explained

Would you like to know what is consideredless  you'll  be  taxed  at  5%.
capital gains by the IRS? Would you like to
know  how  much  it  might  cost  you?How do I know if I have a short term or long
term gain? To determine whether you have a
Capital gains is what the IRS says is yourlong or short term capital gain is quite
profit when you sell something that issimple. Property that you own for less than
defined as a capital asset. Real estate,one year is defined as short term. Property
mutual fund shares, stocks, and bonds are allthat you own for more than one year is
considered capital assets. If you inherited adefined  as  long  term.
home or real estate you might be subject to
the  capital  gains  tax.What  if  I  lost  money?
How  Much  is  The  Capital  Gains  Tax Rate?If you lost money on a capital asset it can
be deducted on your taxes. Money that you
Your tax will depend on a few things. If youlost on an investment is used first against
have a short term capital gain you will beprofits you've made on another investment.
taxed at your normal tax rate. However, ifShort term and long term capital losses can
you have a long term gain you will be taxedboth be deducted but there are certain rules
at 15%. If you are in a tax bracket of 14% orfor each type of capital gain.



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