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How Section 1231 gains and losses affect business asset sales
January 14, 2025
Categories: Business Property, Capital Gain, Capital Loss, Section 1231
When selling business assets, understanding the tax implications is crucial. One area to focus on is Section 1231 of the Internal Revenue Code, which governs the treatment of gains and losses from the sale or exchange of certain business property. Business gain and loss tax basics The federal income tax character of gains and losses from selling business assets can fall into three categories: Capital gains and losses. These result from selling capital assets which are generally defined
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Investment swings: What’s the tax impact?
September 12, 2023
Categories: 401(k), Capital Loss, Investments, IRA, NIIT, Roth
Investment swings: What’s the tax impact? If your investments have fluctuated wildly this year, you may have already recognized some significant gains and losses. But nothing is decided tax-wise until year end when the final results of your trades will reveal your 2023 tax situation. Here’s what you need to know to avoid tax surprises. Tax-favored retirement accounts and taxable accounts If you’ve had wild swings in the value of investments held in a tax-favored 401(k),