Well, at less than half the amount of ordinary income tax rates, it isn't and your presumption is entirely wrong.
capital gains
Yes, you can use TurboTax Deluxe to report capital gains on your taxes.
The capital gains tax rates are determined by the type of investment asset and the holding period of the asset. In additional to the federal capital gains tax rates, your capital gains will also be subject to state income taxes. Many states do not have separate capital gains tax rates. Instead, most states will tax your capital gains as ordinary income subject to the state income taxes rates.
Yes, you may need to pay estimated taxes on capital gains if you expect to owe 1,000 or more in taxes on your gains for the year. It is important to consult with a tax professional to determine your specific tax obligations.
New York City taxable income is based on New York State taxable income, which taxes capital gains as ordinary income. Therefore, yes, NYC taxes capital gains.
No. You will not pay income tax in addition to capital gains tax if I understand you correctly. However, capital gains tax for an individual is reported and paid on your 1040 income tax return. The only difference is that the rate for capital gains taxes is lower than the regular income tax levels.
Sure. If you sell them for more than you paid for them then you will incur a capital gain and therefore will incur capital gains taxes.
Not from current Income. But it can setoff the Capital Gains and hence Capital gains tax.
You need to invest in someone else's name.
It is possible to make profits by buying shares, property etc. at a low price and then selling at a higher price. Profits made in this way are called capital gains and are subject to tax by the government. Profits mad ein this wayare called capital gains and are subjectto tax by the government. Profits made on anindividual's home, private cars and assurance policies are not subject to capital gains tax. Hope this was helpful! -Pinkmouse
Capital gains is defined as income made from the sale of assets that were purchased at a price lower than that of the sale. Capital gains tax would be the taxes the government charges you on that income. Most capital gains taxes are the result of the sale of stocks and bonds, commodities, and real estate. A very good reference for this can be found on Wikipedia at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capital_gains_tax.
If I get a severance package check for $120,000.00 how much is withheld in taxes, I live in NY? what do i pay in capital gains on 100000.00 dollars