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- I own shares in a stock mutual fund that declined in value this year by nearly 50%. I received a Form 1099-DIV reporting a capital gain distribution. How can this be?Free
- If I sell a stock for a loss to offset some gains, do I have to wait a certain period of time before I can rebuy that stock?Free
- Is the tax basis for inherited gold coins similar to other inherited property?Free
- If I give my son stock as a gift today, will his basis be my basis?Free
- I transferred stock from my IRA to my personal account. What are the characteristics of that stock — basis and time (short term, long term)?Free
- Do I pay taxes on stock splits? How do I deal with a split when I sell the stock?Free
- Are commissions paid on stock trades deductible?Free
- I have some short-term capital losses, short-term capital gains, and long-term capital gains. Can I offset these?Free
- Must I recognize the loss from the sale of worthless stock in the year of the sale?Free
- Can my husband and I write off $6,000 of stock losses each year if we file a joint return?Free
- Are dividends received from a foreign company taxable here in the U.S.?Free
- How are HSA accounts useful?Free
