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Capital Gains from Trading and Investing

It is a fact of life that active traders and investors generate capital gains and losses - lots of them!  The very nature of trading calls for buying and selling the same stocks and / or options over and over again. 

When you trade or invest in equities such as stocks, options, bonds, mutual funds, and other capital assets, you may owe a capital gains tax on the profits from the sale of those investments.

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Calculating Capital Gains

Benefits to Active Traders

Types of Capital Gains

Short-Term Capital Gains

Long-Term Capital Gains

Short Sales



Please note: This information is provided only as a general guide and is not to be taken as official IRS instructions. Armen Computing Ltd. does not make investment recommendations nor provide financial, tax or legal advice. You are solely responsible for your investment and tax reporting decisions. Please consult your tax advisor or accountant to discuss your specific situation.