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1.
Capital gains distributions are taxed at your ordinary income tax rate.
False. They are taxed at either the short-term or the long-term rate, whichever is applicable.
2.
A capital loss is the return of your original investment back to you.
False. A capital loss is a loss you suffer when you sell shares for less than the price you paid for them.
3.
When you exchange mutual fund shares from one fund to another in a fund family, it is a tax-free exchange.
False. An exchange is considered a sale and purchase for tax purposes, except in qualified retirement plans.
4.
Which IRS form shows ordinary dividends?
1099-DIV. Form 1099-DIV reports dividends.
5.
Buying a mutual fund that has a very low turnover rate will reduce the number of _______.
Capital gains. A lot of turnover will likely result in a lot of capital gains, which are normally taxable. If you want to reduce taxes, consider low-turnover funds.