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Funds 104: Taxes on Mutual Fund Income

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1.
The _______ is what you earn when you sell mutual fund shares at a profit.
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Capital gain. The other two are earned when the fund, not you, makes a profit.
2.
When you exchange mutual fund shares from one fund to another in a fund family, it is a tax-free exchange.
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False. An exchange is considered a sale and purchase for tax purposes, except in qualified retirement plans.
3.
Buying a mutual fund that has a very low turnover rate will reduce the number of _______.
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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.
4.
Which IRS form shows ordinary dividends?
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1099-DIV. Form 1099-DIV reports dividends.
5.
Which of the following are not taxed?
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Capital losses. They are not income.