Investment Taxes
Capital gains are profits made from the sale of real estate, investments and personal property. Get the latest capital gains tax rates and investment tax advice.
Tax Basics
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Converting nondeductible IRA to Roth
All gains in your IRA will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates, no matter what their nature.
2 min read May 17, 2011 -
What happens to investment interest expenses?
The investment interest expense of the decedent spouse is not eligible for carry-over.
1 min read May 03, 2011 -
Capital gains treatment of warrants
With warrants, your holding period starts the day you exercise your right to acquire the stock.
1 min read Mar 08, 2011 -
Penalty on withdrawals from Roth IRA?
Whether you pay a penalty on Roth IRA withdrawals depends on a few factors.
3 min read Jan 25, 2011 -
When policyholders become shareholders
An opportunity exists for legally avoiding taxes on the demutualization proceeds.
1 min read Jan 13, 2011 -
Pay tax twice for foreign rental property?
The U.S. maintains treaties with foreign countries to prevent double taxation on the same income.
1 min read Dec 16, 2010 -
Figuring required minimum distributions
Here’s a breakdown of options when figuring your IRA’s required minimum distribution.
2 min read Nov 18, 2010 -
Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
It may be a good opportunity for folks to convert an IRA with nondeductible contributions to a Roth IRA.
2 min read Nov 16, 2010 -
5 tax moves to make now
No matter what happens in Congress, these tax moves could save you money.
3 min read Nov 16, 2010 -
One way to avoid IRA early withdrawal penalty
You can tap IRA money early without paying a tax penalty if you annuitize it in an IRS-sanctioned way.
2 min read Nov 11, 2010