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Simplifying Capital Gains and Losses
Chris Rock once remarked, “You don’t pay taxes, they take taxes.”¹ And in that spirit, thanks in part to higher capital-gains taxes, there may be more taking in the 2014 and 2015 tax years.
Capital gains result when an individual sells an investment for an amount greater than his or her purchase price. Capital gains are categorized as short term (a gain realized on an asset held one year or less) or as long term (a gain realized on an asset held longer than one year).
Long-Term vs. Short-Term Gains
Short-term capital gains are taxed at ordinary income tax rates, while long-term gains are taxed at a lower rate, based on an individual’s marginal income tax bracket.
For 2014 and 2015:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_table vc_table_theme=”classic_blue”]If%20you%20are%20in%20the%E2%80%A6,your%20long-term%20capital%20gains%20rate%20will%20be%E2%80%A6|10%25-15%25%20tax%20bracket,0%25|25%25-35%25%20tax%20bracket,15%25|39.6%25%20tax%20bracket,20%25[/vc_table][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]It should also be noted that taxpayers whose adjusted gross income is in excess of $200,000 (single filers) or $250,000 (joint filers) may be subject to an additional 3.8% tax as a net investment income tax.²
Also, keep in mind that the long-term capital gains rate for collectibles and precious metals remains at 8%.
Rules for Capital Losses
Capital losses may be used to offset capital gains.³ If the losses exceed the gains, up to $3,000 of those losses may be used to offset the taxes on other kinds of income. Should you have more than $3,000 in such capital losses, you may be able to carry the losses forward. You can continue to carry forward these losses until such time future realized gains exhaust them. Under current law, the ability to carry these losses forward is lost only on death.
Finally, for some assets, the calculation of a capital gain or loss may not be as simple and straightforward as it sounds. As with any matter dealing with taxes, individuals are encouraged to seek the counsel of a professional tax advisor before making any tax-related decisions.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=”1/1″][vc_column_text]Brainy Quote, 2015
IRS, 2015
The information in this material is not intended as tax or legal advice. It may not be used for the purpose of avoiding any federal tax penalties. Please consult legal or tax professionals for specific information regarding your individual situation.
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