Tax Questions
Investors sometimes contact the SEC asking about the tax consequences when they sell securities. In particular, investors want to know whether they will have to pay a capital gains tax or can take a capital loss. The SEC does not regulate this area. The Internal Revenue Service does instead.
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Investors sometimes contact the SEC asking about the tax consequences when they sell securities. In particular, investors want to know whether they will have to pay a capital gains tax or can take a capital loss. The SEC does not regulate this area. The Internal Revenue Service does instead. [1]
For information about capital gains and losses, go to the website of the IRS . [1]
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Investors sometimes contact the SEC asking about the tax consequences when they sell securities. In particular, investors want to know whether they will have to pay a capital gains tax or can take a capital loss. The SEC does not regulate this area. The Internal Revenue Service does instead. [1]
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