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ed53wa

10/05/06 11:37 AM

#109794 RE: jkewl99 #109783

jkewl-accountant question for capital gains. i hear over a year it's 15%, before 25-40%
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eelfland

10/05/06 11:39 AM

#109801 RE: jkewl99 #109783

It's long-term after a year, I believe, and then will be taxed as income. If you're in a low tax bracket, you'll save a bundle by waiting--not to mention that if you wait, you'll sell higher, in my opinion. It's really not so off-topic here, as many of us are building up substantial paper profits.
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cheaplaf

10/05/06 11:42 AM

#109810 RE: jkewl99 #109783

I have asked a similar question and the consensus was to be a long term investment you need to hold for a year and a day.

You also need to factor in the tax amount you will pay on capital gains on long vs short term and your tax bracket

Just my interpretation but I will get solid information from my cpa before selling any.