Basics Beginner:
Capital Gains
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1.
Long-term capital gains are taxed at higher rates than short-term capital gains.
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True
False
False. Long-term gains are taxed at lower rates than short-term gains. This is meant to encourage investors to invest for longer periods.
2.
You have a capital loss on an investment if your amount realized is less than your basis.
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True
False
True. The amount realized is what you earn from a sale, and the basis is what you paid for it.
3.
Sales of art, antiques, gems, and stamps are exempt from capital gains taxes.
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True
False
False. Collectibles, including art, antiques, gems, and stamps, are subject to capital gains taxes.
4.
Having an unrealized gain means your asset decreases in value while you are still holding it.
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True
False
False. A gain is unrealized if an asset increases, not decreases, in value while you are still holding onto it.
5.
Short-term assets are assets held _______ month(s) or fewer.
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One
Six
Twelve
Eighteen
Twelve. This has implications for taxation.
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