79% of Investors Want Capital Gains and Dividend Tax Rates Extended
(The reduced 15% rate on dividend and capital gains tax will expire at year-end 2010 unless Congress acts.) The vast majority of investors (79%) say the 15% rate on dividends and capital gains should either be extended further or made
Japan Increasing Capital Gains Tax, Markets Fall. Is The US Next?
The cause for drop is being attributed to an anticipated government report which will recommend allowing lower tax rates on capital gains and dividends expire. These provisions will not expire until 2008 yet markets are dropping in
UKIP Flat Tax Policy document
We have recommended the elimination of inheritance tax and a reduction in the rate for capital gains tax to 33% as part of our main proposal. However, given the damaging effect that all these taxes have on earning and saving and the
Cap Gains Tax Revenue Doubled Since 2003 Tax Cut
In May 2003, President Bush signed into law the Jobs and Growth Tax Relief Reconciliation Act. The centerpiece of this legislation was a reduction in the capital gains tax rate from 20 to 15 percent and a shift from taxing dividends as
Lowering Capital Gains Taxes Helps The Poor
Here’s what the data show: cuts in capital gains tax rates tend to For instance, Ronald Reagan cut the capital gains tax rate as part of his tax reform act of 1986. The higher the capital gains tax rate, the more they needed us.
Why Putting 20% Down or More in Texas Makes No Sense
That may seem smart on the surface but a compounding rate of return of 7% on that $20000 would have gained you the same amount in capital gains. Texas is a non-judicial foreclosure state. What does that mean? It means there is no judge
Tax Tips for Tykes
Sell enough of it to reap $800 worth of capital gains, and buy it back immediately or It may even be worth generating more than $800 of gains. will typically be very low and almost certainly lower than the parents’ tax rate.
The Taxman Cometh! Are You Getting Ready?
Thus, these families should avoid excessively reducing their 2006 income for tax purposes. 2) Until 2011 the capital gains tax rate is at 15%, but only 5% for those in the lowest tax bracket. 3) For couples with an AGI under $110000 the
401k's & Taxes
We vehemently disagree with this assertion that the primary benefit of a capital gains/dividend tax reduction is the lower tax bill every April 15th. Rather, the primary benefit is the change in the after tax rate of return which boosts
Cash flow boost from six moves: laptops, state tax, real estate
The first $3000 of investment losses each year may be deductible against your earned income, depending on your tax situation. That means that the deduction is at the higher income tax rate, rather than the lower capital gains tax rate.

Capital gains tax - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Individuals pay capital gains tax at their highest marginal rate of income tax (0% After 2010, the long-term capital gains tax rate will be 20% (10% for
Dividends and Capital Gains Planning After the 2003 Tax Act
The new capital gain tax rates thus present a good tax planning opportunity. The 2003 Tax Act changes in tax rates on capital gains and dividends affect
CCH Financial Planning Toolkit | Capital Gains Tax Rate
In 2003, Congress lowered the maximum dividend and capital gains tax rates for most (but not all) dividends and capital gains to 15 percent for qualifying
Capital Gains Tax (CGT) : Directgov - Money tax and benefits
The gains are then charged to CGT at the following rates (2006-2007 tax year): Get practical advice on Capital Gains Tax and your business (opens new
Capital Gains Tax - Definition
Tax assessed on a capital gain. For most people, the capital gains tax rate is currently 15% for an elapsed time between purchase and sale of more than one
Make the Dividend and Capital Gains Tax Rates Permanent to Keep
Thanks in part to the reduced cost of capital, business investment has grown in every quarter since the 2003 tax cut, but the average taxation of dividends
Capital gains and real estate sale: Tax rules give break to home
One of the best tax breaks around is the home-sale exclusion. A homeowner can make up to $250000 profit (twice that if married) when he sells his principal
Tax Facts About Capital Gains and Losses
The tax rates that apply to net capital gains are generally lower than the tax rates that apply to other income and are called the maximum capital gains
Capital Gains Tax Rates: Tax Rates for Short-Term & Long-Term
Capital gains tax rates are determined by the type of investment asset and the holding period. Provides tax rates for short-term capital gains,
UK capital gains tax
(See Corporation Tax: Capital gains by companies.) Rate of tax The first £8800 of an individual's net gains realised during the tax year is free of CGT. capital+gains+tax+rate: capital+gains+tax+rate