Form 8949 is a tax form individuals use to report the sale or exchange of capital assets, such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and real estate. The form calculates and reports any...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 03/14/2023
Companies can take different approaches to maximize profits or minimize losses in a competitive market depending on organizational strengths. While product differentiation and low...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 09/10/2021
Some years, Congress changed the rules facing investors. In other years, the economy has the final say in rethinking the best investment plans. At the same time, the personal situation...
Posted by Jim McClaflin, EA, NTPI Fellow, CTRC on 08/06/2021
From the title, you can tell that worthless securities are just what they are: worthless, insignificant, and meaningless. These are securities with ZERO market value and may include...
Posted by Pat Raskob on 03/01/2021
According to the IRS, tax rates will depend on the taxpayer's source of income. Your income from the sale of stocks, for example, will generally be taxed at a lower rate than your...
Posted by Carmen Garcia on 04/30/2021
Are you aware that the IRS (Internal Revenue Service) encourages long-term investments? In particular, the capital gains tax that the IRS charges Americans for capital gains is significantly...
Posted by John Pournaras Agency on 09/26/2019
For most investors, and even certain tax accountants, sorting through the multifaceted IRS rules on investment taxes can undoubtedly be a nightmare. Drawbacks abound, and the consequences...
Posted by Horizon Client Services, LLC on 01/30/2016
For most investors, and even certain tax accountants, sorting through the multifaceted IRS rules on investment taxes can undoubtedly be a nightmare. Drawbacks abound, and the consequences...
Posted by Kevin J May CPA on 01/22/2016
AccountantIt is evident that the stock market has rallied immensely over the past four or so years, leaving several investors with very large capital gains and even some large positions...
Posted by Williams Tax & Bookkeeping on 01/22/2016
