From what I am reading on the internet, capital gains are not taxable unless they are realized gains. Does this mean that if I consistently reinvest all capital gains and dividends, I will not have to pay taxes until I sell the shares, even if I don't sell until 20 years from now?
Fri Oct 31, 2014 3:29 am
blixet Preferred Member
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In a tax deferred account, yes, if by sell you mean withdraw from the tIRA or 401k,etc. In a taxable account, no. Gains and divies reinvested have been realized and distributed. Regardless of what you do with them, reinvest, spend, they are taxable. Unless, of course, you manage to fit into the 15% or lower marginal tax bracket in which case the tax rate on them would be 0%.
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Fri Oct 31, 2014 1:52 pm
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Thank you. So this is why you recommended tax-efficient equity index funds for saving money when you are not eligible for tax-sheltered accounts like 401k, etc. I am learning.
