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Capital Gains refers to a profit from the sale of physical or financial assets and investments. They are usually taxed at a lower rate than other income and profits. When investing, holding onto assets for the long-term will often result in capital gains. Capital gains can be realized from selling stocks, bonds, mutual funds, commodities, real-estate, and other tangible assets. Investors should be aware of the limits and eligibility requirements related to capital gains tax to ensure they are paying all taxes due. Understanding capital gains can help investors make the most of their investments.

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Long Term Capital Gains Tax in Forex Trading: A Guide

Lena K. Bradley

Investing in foreign exchange (Forex) can be very profitable, but it’s important to know how long term capital gains taxes work when trading currency. Long-term capital gains taxes are taxes imposed on the profits from investments held for more than one year. These taxes are generally lower than taxes for investments held for short periods of time and are generally applied to investments held for more than one year. When trading Forex, long-term capital gains apply to any investment that has been held for more than twelve months. It’s also important to remember that a trader may have to pay taxes on capital gains and losses at the time they are realized, rather than when the investment position is closed. As such, it’s important to understand the tax implications of the investments you make in Forex trading.