Capital gains/losses?
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under section 74 of income tax act 1961 short term and Long term capital loss can be set-off with long term capital gain. but Long term capital loss can't be set-off with short term capital gain.
1139919
If the loss is a capital loss, you would have a net capital loss of $2,400. You can deduct net capital losses against other income up to $3,000 per year, and carry forward any additional loss. So, in your situation you would have a $2,400 deduction.
629693
when you sell the shares- the gain will be either short term or long term depending on how long you held them--short term gains are taxed at ordinary income rates--long term rates at the new 15 % capital gains rate-- the mf co will send you a statement which may show some long term capital gains depending on their portfolio- usually the statement from the mf co will spell it all out, including dividends paid to you during the year- its all very simple-- the only thing you should check is how long you have had the shares- i believe the time period for long term gain is one year- double check that- if you are close to that but not there -consider holding the shares to get the very low 15 % long term capital gains tax rate- it is worth waiting for-- i am a retired CPA & CFP__good luck to you--by the way- you can also call the mf co for explanation and some advise free of charge !!
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I found this online - may be helpful - it's from 2 years ago but should still be generally applicable.  You should talk to a realtor.  \n\nHardship Can Reduce Capital Gains Tax Liability\nby M. Anthony Carr\n\n\nIf you sold your home last year you may owe capital gains taxes if you didn't meet certain criteria. The basics of exempting home sale capital gain from taxes is two fold: \n\n\nYou owned the house for at least two years, and \n\nYou lived in the home as your principal residence for two years out of the last five. \nIf a home seller doesn't meet this ownership and use criteria, then he or she may owe taxes. Frankly, the floor of the gain when taxes begin is so high that most homeowners will never owe capital gains taxes if they meet the two above exemptions. When you consider that the average home sale in 2003 was about $170,000 across the country, then that means most gain from houses sold in the U.S. will never be taxed. For single home sellers, the gain exclusion is $250,000 and for married tax payers, it's $500,000. \n\nHowever, you could owe taxes on less than that amount of gain if you don't meet the two-year exclusion test stated above. Thus, if you bought a house in 2002 and sold it in 2003, you may owe capital gains taxes. The issue of how much you could owe, depending on when you sold the property and for what price, is a book in and of itself. Especially when you consider that the capital gains tax rates changed last year with the new rates going into effect May 6, 2003 (any taxes on gains realized before that date are based on the older, higher rates). \n\nThis column is going to deal with the exemption rules above and how you may be able to bend them or waive them altogether. \n\nThe IRS is not heartless and for some homeowners who had to sell a house in less than two years, it may be possible to claim an exclusion but at a reduced amount, if certain criteria are met. This should answer the question from many of my readers who just can't believe that they might owe taxes on the sale of their home that they lived in for just a year. Well -- you might not owe those pesky taxes, if any of the following reasons are true. \n\nIf you did not meet the ownership and use tests, but the primary reason you sold the home was: \n\n\nA change in place of employment; \n\nHealth; or \n\nUnforeseen circumstances. \nYou may be able to avoid taxes, but you'll not get the full exclusion of $250,000/$500,000. The reduced exclusion is based on a calculation that you can find in IRS Publication 523, which takes into account how long you lived in the house and how long you owned the property to come up with a reduced exclusion amount. So instead of $250,000, it might allow you to exclude $100,000, for instance. \n\nFor those wanting a reduced exclusion because of change of employment, you'll need to at least substantiate that: \n\n\nThe change occurred during the period you owned and used the property as your main home, and \n\nThe new place of employment is at least 50 miles farther from your home than the former place of employment was. \nThe IRS will accept your call for a reduced exclusion for health reasons "if your primary reason for the sale is to obtain, provide, or facilitate the diagnosis, cure, mitigation, or treatment of disease, illness, or injury of a qualified individual," according to Publication 523. Now a qualified individual doesn't have to be the head of household or spouse, it could also include any of the family members listed below: \n\n\nParent, grandparent, stepmother, stepfather; \n\nChild, grandchild, stepchild, adopted child; \n\nBrother, sister, stepbrother, stepsister, half brother, half sister; \n\nMother-in-law, father-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law, or daughter-in-law; \n\nUncle, aunt, nephew, or niece. \nHowever, the health card cannot be used if the sale of the house merely benefits a qualified individual's general health or we
17861
Yes.  you will have to pay taxes on capital gains.  For more information on investment clubs, please visit: \n\nhttp://www.investmentclubhelp.com/
121716
You will pay capital gains tax on the gain.\n\nYou first calculate how much you will sell it for minus your tax basis. The tax basis is what you bought it for minus how much you have depriciated it over the years. So if you bought it for $100k and depretiated $15000 over some number of years, then your basis is $85k. If you sell it for $150k then you pay capital gains on the difference of $65k.\n\nYou tax braket determines how much you will ultimately pay. You will have to ask a CPA for how to minimize them. You might be able to do an installment sale to save a little money. That way you only pay what you get each year, you can split it into 2 years if you sell some in december and the rest in jan, or do it over several years. This will possibly keep you in a lower bracket each year.
878425
You only pay capital gains on PROFIT, not gross proceeds. If you come out at 0, you dont have to worry about capital gains. \n\nI bought house for $152, sold it at $167, and only paid capital gains on about $5K becuase that was all the profit I made on the deal. \n\nAs long as you keep your paperwork to show that the cash you're getting back is your down payment and not profit (hang onto your original closing statement) then the 1031 exchange is a moot point.
990612
Was that house ever your principal residence in the last 5 years, for 2 years or more?  You get a huge tax savings if it was.  You really need to talk to either a good real estate person or an attorney/CPA and find out the tax consequences.  If it was your principal residence, you do not pay capital gains on the profit you make on the house.  If it wasn't your principal residence for 2 of the last 5 years, you do have to pay profit on the sale.  It can be complicated, you need advice from someone in your area, not a bunch of strangers off the internet.  Good luck!
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Your pretty much correct.\n\nHere is a link to my 1031 exchange site that I'm creating:\nhttp://www.nnnstore.com soon to be http://www.1031store.com\n\nYou will find good general information about 1031 exchanges, especially on the first page.\n\nHere is a link to my capital gains calculator:\nhttp://www.nnnstore.com/1031_capital_gains_calculator.php soon to be:\nhttp://www.1031store.com/1031_capital_gains_calculator.php\n\nThis will help you figure out your total capital gain due.  NH is a no capital gains state.  I calculate that you will owe $15,300 in capital gains taxes.\n\nThis figure could change if you depreciated the property or add in capital improvements.\n\nTo defer all capital gains taxes, 1031 exchanges are the way to go.  You will need to replace all debt & equity of your sale by purchasing another investment property.\n\nYou may do a partial 1031 exchange, reinvesting some of the proceeds and taking the gain on the rest(known as 'boot').\n\nA good title company should be able to help explain 1031 exchanges further, and also act as your accomodator for the exchange.
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You must figure out your total gain.\n\nAdditionally, if you wish to do a 1031 exchange you must replace debt & equity.\nhttp://www.nnnstore.com/1031_capital_gains_calculator.php
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I'm assuming that you are selling a property that you have been depreciating. I don't know if you are a real estate professional who has been writing off your losses as you go or a passive investor, but I will assume a passive investor.\nYou Willl compute your gain on the sale of the property under normal rules. You gain will then be taxed at 25% to the extent of depreciation taken on the property that you sold. Any gain above this depreciation amount wil be taxed at the 15% capital gains tax rate.\nIn addition this gain will be passive income that will allow you to use your passive losses to the extent of the passive gain which is deductible in full on your return as an ordinary loss.
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3000 loss to be netted with any other gain/loss in 2005.  I can't remember the max write off per year for losses--i think it may be a max of 3000; however, subsequent losses can be carryed over i think to a max of five years.  consult cpa
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The difference between the cost of the merchandise and the amount of money you sold it for, minus legitimate business expenses, is taxable income and must be reported.  In additon you are actually supposed to make quarterly payments when you are self employed, although depending on how much you make the IRS may not make an issue of it.\n\nIf you can afford it it would be a good idea to have an accountant work it out for you.  The up side is, if you find out that, after expenses, you actually lost money, that's a deduction from your regular income.  But they won't let you keep showing losses forever... the usual limit is three years.
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First of all, it depends on when you inherited it and when you are selling it.\n\nYour "basis" in the property is what it was worth at the time of the death of the person you inherited it from.\n\nIf that was a while ago, the property may have increased in value.  If it was recently, or in an area not experiencing increased value since you inherited, it may be at or near the same value as your "basis" at the time of their death.\n\nThe difference between your "basis" and the current sales price of the property is called the "capital gain" and it is all that you will be taxed on.\n\nEXAMPLES  \n\nIf value @ death was $35,000.00 and you are selling for $35,000.00 - NO TAX (no gain because the basis is as same as the sales price)\n\nIf value @ death was $25,000.00 and you are selling for $35,000.00 - $10,000 Taxable Capital Gain\n\nAs for the tax rates, that is where my expertise pretty much ends.\n\nThere are Long Term Capital Gains and Short Term Capital Gains, and I do not know the length of time for each, nor whether or not there is a difference because the property was inherited and not purchased.  They are taxed at different rates, and those rates have nothing to do with your income level or any other particulars other than the time the capital asset (the property) was held by you. \n\nFor this you will need to speak to an accountant or tax advisor, but I hope you have a better understanding now of what questions to ask to get a complete answer from them.\n\nGood luck and take care.
900881
According to page 97 of IRS publication 17:\n\n"Personal Use Property - Property held for personal use only, rather than for investment, is a capital asset, and you must report a gain from its sale as a capital gain (on Schedule D).  However, you can NOT deduct a loss from selling a personal use property."\n\nThere are four types of property, personal-use (your boat, car, home, clothes, furniture), investment-use, business-use, and inventory.  You mentioned being able to write-off the loss on your home.  If you see anywhere where it says that, please let me know.\n\nSo, if you sold your boat at a profit, Uncle Sam wants a cut.  If you sell it at a loss, too bad.  Not fair, is it?
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You need to complete Schedule D along with your tax return.  List out your short term capital gain - description, date bought, date sold, sales price, cost basis and gain.  Include your long term loss carryforward on Schedule D.  Assuming no other cap gains or losses, you can then take up to $3000 of the carryfoward loss against other income on Form 1040.  That would leave you with $5000 in cap loss carryforward for 2006.
73493
The capital gains are distributed to the shareholders.  You have to pay taxes on your portion, unless its a tax sheltered account, whether you take them in cash or reinvest them.  The Net Asset Value of the mutual fund shares are reduced accordingly.