Capital Gains Taxes  

Knowing when to sell an asset is a difficult part of investing. Reasons for selling a stock, bond, or mutual fund may include:

  • Rebalancing a portfolio
  • Profit taking
  • Stopping further losses
  • A higher potential rate of return on an alternate investment
  • Cash needed for expenses

The tax consequences may be the most important part of your decision. Short-term gains are taxed at your highest marginal income tax rate, while long-term gains are taxed at lower long-term capital gains rates.

The calculator will estimate potential capital gains taxes. If you have owned the investment for 12 months or less, capital gains are considered Short-Term. If you have owned the investment for more than 12 months, capital gains are considered Long-Term.

     

What is the current value of the investment being considered for sale?

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What is your cost basis? (What did you initially pay for the investment?)

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What is your federal marginal income tax bracket?

Have you owned this investment for longer than 12 months?

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Freddy Williamson solicits business only in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, consequently he maintains licenses for those three states alone. His licenses include Series 6, 7, 63 and 66, and also maintains a life, disability and variable annuity licenses. He is a member of the International Association of Registered Financial Consultants (RFC), and a CFP candidate.

No parts of this communication should be construed as an offer to sell or provide investment advice or recommendations. Securities offered through ProEquities, Inc. will flucuate and are subject to investment risks including possible loss of principal.

Freddy J. Williamson can be reached at (205) 661-9333 or 1-888-343-PLAN. Investment advisory services offered through Investment Advisers, a division of ProEquities, Inc., a Registered Investment Advisor. Securities offered through ProEquities, Inc., a registered broker-dealer, and member FINRA and SIPC. Williamson Financial Services is independent of ProEquities.