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The federal long term capital gains rate is 15% for most people.

For low income people in 2008 thru 2010, the rate is 0%.

The federal rate for short term capital gains is the same as the rate on ordinary income.

In addition, state income taxes may apply, which vary by state.

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Do you pay state sales tax as well as federal capital gains tax when you sell land?

Yes this could be possible when the state has a sales tax on the sale of land. On your federal income tax return 1040 schedule D or 4797 yes you would report the sale of the land and if you have a capital gain could have to pay some income tax on the amount of the capital gain.


Will I have to pay corporate income tax in Bahrain?

Bahrain tax system favours expatriates. There is no corporate income tax as well as personal income tax, no wealth tax on capital gain, no withholding tax. You only need to pay a few indirect taxes.


If you sell stock do you owe tax on the capital gain of the stock or entire principle amount?

You only owe tax on the capital gain.


What is the capital gains tax on long term?

Tax Rate on Long-Term Capital GainsCapital gain income from assets held longer than one year are generally taxed at a special long-term capital gains rate. The rate that applies depends on which ordinary income tax bracket you fall under. Zero percent rate if your total income (including capital gain income) places you in the ten or fifteen percent tax brackets.15% rate if your total income (including capital gain income) places you in the twenty-five percent tax bracket or higher.For 2010 Tax, Single can make $34,500 (If Capital Gain alone) and pay no Federal Tax. For married it is $68,675.Remember, you might have to pay state tax.Cool huh?


what percentage of tax on 125,000?

what percentage of tax do I pay on 125,000?

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Does precious metal miners pay capital gain tax?

They would have to pay ordinary income tax on gains from mining. This would not qualify as a capital gain.


I know I must pay capital gains taxes but do I have to pay before I can get my profits?

A capital increases charge is a duty on the benefit that a financial backer makes from the offer of a venture like stock offers. On capital gains, advance tax must be paid. However, in order to pay his advance tax installment, one cannot accurately estimate the capital gain advance. Therefore, if a taxpayer has a capital gain after the advance tax installment due dates, the tax on that gain must be paid in the remaining installments.


Do you pay state sales tax as well as federal capital gains tax when you sell land?

Yes this could be possible when the state has a sales tax on the sale of land. On your federal income tax return 1040 schedule D or 4797 yes you would report the sale of the land and if you have a capital gain could have to pay some income tax on the amount of the capital gain.


In the US do pay capital gain tax on money brought in from another country?

Just fro bringing it in, no.


Will I have to pay corporate income tax in Bahrain?

Bahrain tax system favours expatriates. There is no corporate income tax as well as personal income tax, no wealth tax on capital gain, no withholding tax. You only need to pay a few indirect taxes.


If you sell stock do you owe tax on the capital gain of the stock or entire principle amount?

You only owe tax on the capital gain.


What is the capital gains tax on long term?

Tax Rate on Long-Term Capital GainsCapital gain income from assets held longer than one year are generally taxed at a special long-term capital gains rate. The rate that applies depends on which ordinary income tax bracket you fall under. Zero percent rate if your total income (including capital gain income) places you in the ten or fifteen percent tax brackets.15% rate if your total income (including capital gain income) places you in the twenty-five percent tax bracket or higher.For 2010 Tax, Single can make $34,500 (If Capital Gain alone) and pay no Federal Tax. For married it is $68,675.Remember, you might have to pay state tax.Cool huh?


Will I have to pay a capital gain's tax on my home if I sell it?

No unless that is yours and the buyers agreement they might have you pay taxes or they won't move in and if they do pay taxes you won't have to worry about them.


what percentage of tax on 125,000?

what percentage of tax do I pay on 125,000?


Do you have to pay capital gains tax in IL?

Illinois income tax is based on your federal Adjusted Gross Income (AGI), plus a few state adjustments. If the capital gain is included in your federal AGI, you will also pay state tax on it. There is no special Illinois state tax rate for capital gains, it is taxed at the same rate as ordinary income.


When to pay tax for capital gain from stock sells?

It is reported as income in the year of the sale. Your estimated payments, as well as your return for that year should reflect the tax on this.


When do you pay capital gain tax on house you sold?

In Canada you pay the capital gains only on investment properties that are sold and it's paid with your income taxes (so you may have a income tax balance due when you file your taxes, for the year the property was sold).