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how do you report long term capital gains?
how do you report long term capital gains and what rate are they taxed
How much is the US capital gains tax?
Capital gain taxes are based in large part on your ordinary tax rate.... * Ordinary tax rate 10%, long term capital gains tax 0%, short term capital gains tax 10% * Ordinary tax rate 15%, long term capital gains tax 0%, short term capital gains tax 15% * Ordinary tax rate 25%, long term capital gains tax 15%, short term capital gains tax 25% * Ordinary tax rate 28%, long term capital gains tax 15%, short term capital gains tax 28% * Ordinary tax rate 33%, long term capital gains tax 15%, short term capital gains tax 33% * Ordinary tax rate 35%, long term capital gains tax 15%, short term capital gains tax 35%
How do I figure out my capital gains tax?
To calculate your capital gains tax, subtract the cost basis of your investment from the selling price to determine the capital gain. Then, apply the appropriate tax rate based on how long you held the investment. Short-term capital gains are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate, while long-term capital gains are taxed at a lower rate.
NJ long term capital gains tax?
Unlike the federal government, NJ does not have a special long term capital gains rate. All capital gains are taxed at the same rates as ordinary income.
How can one avoid long-term capital gains tax?
One way to avoid long-term capital gains tax is to hold onto an investment for at least one year before selling it. This can qualify you for the lower long-term capital gains tax rate, which is typically lower than the short-term capital gains tax rate.
What is the dividend tax rate?
The federal tax rate for what are known as "qualifying dividends" is the same as the long term capital gains tax rate. The rate for all other dividends is the same as the ordinary income rate. Mutual funds sometimes issue a dividend known as a "capital gains dividend" or a "capital gains distribution." This is a capital gain passed through from the fund and is treated as a long term capital gain to the shareholder.
What is the capital gain tax rate?
The capital gains tax rate is the tax rate applied to the profit made from the sale of an asset, such as stocks, bonds, or real estate. The rate can vary depending on the type of asset and how long it was held before being sold. In the United States, the capital gains tax rate can range from 0% to 20%, with different rates for short-term gains (assets held for one year or less) and long-term gains (assets held for more than one year).
What is the tax rate for long term capital gain in 2011?
The basic rate for capital gains taxes seems to be 15%. From their, depending what you are doing the rate can go up. For most people though the rate is 15% ttp://www.farmcpatoday.com/2011/02/08/capital-gains-tax-rates-for-2011/
Do you pay capital gains on dividends?
No, you do not pay capital gains tax on dividends. Dividends are typically taxed at a different rate than capital gains.
How is futures trading taxed?
Futures trading is taxed as either capital gains or ordinary income, depending on how long the futures contract is held. Short-term gains are taxed at ordinary income rates, while long-term gains are taxed at capital gains rates. Additionally, futures traders may be subject to the 60/40 rule, which allows 60 of gains to be taxed at the lower long-term capital gains rate and 40 at the higher short-term rate.
Are capital gains given favorable tax treatment?
Long term capital gains are taxed at a federal rate of 0% or 15% which is considerably less than the rates on ordinary income. State income tax treatment of capital gains varies by state.
How can one avoid short term capital gains tax?
One can avoid short term capital gains tax by holding onto an investment for more than one year, which qualifies it for the lower long-term capital gains tax rate.
