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Short-term capital gains are taxed as regular income. Long-term capital gains are taxed at a significantly reduced rate (highest income tax bracket (39.6%) pays
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Short-term capital gains are taxed as regular income. Long-term capital gains are taxed at a significantly reduced rate (highest income tax bracket (39.6%) pays 20% on long-term capital gains).
See http://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/101515/comparing-longterm-vs-shortterm-capital-gain-tax-rates.asp http://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/101515...