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Investing Basics Beginner: Capital Gains

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1.
Having an unrealized gain means your asset decreases in value while you are still holding it.
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False. A gain is unrealized if an asset increases, not decreases, in value while you are still holding onto it.
2.
The capital gains tax is a tax on _______.
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The increase in value of an investment. This increase is taxed in the year that you realize the gains.
3.
A capital gain is the amount of money you make when you buy an investment.
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False. A capital gain is the amount of money you make when you sell an investment.
4.
You have a capital loss on an investment if your amount realized is less than your basis.
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True. The amount realized is what you earn from a sale, and the basis is what you paid for it.
5.
Sales of art, antiques, gems, and stamps are exempt from capital gains taxes.
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False. Collectibles, including art, antiques, gems, and stamps, are subject to capital gains taxes.