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2015 Capital Gains and Losses Capital Gains and Losses Capital Assets Most property an individual owns and uses for personal or investment purposes is a capital asset. For example, a house, furniture,

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How to fill out capital gains and losses:

1. Start by gathering all the necessary documents and information related to your investments, such as purchase and sale receipts, dividend statements, and any relevant tax forms.
2. Calculate your capital gains and losses by subtracting your cost basis (purchase price plus any related expenses) from the selling price. This will determine whether you have a capital gain or loss for each investment.
3. Report your capital gains and losses on Schedule D of your tax return. Use Form 8949 to provide detailed information for each investment transaction.
4. Indicate whether each transaction is a short-term or long-term capital gain or loss based on the holding period of the investment. Short-term gains are generally taxed at ordinary income rates, while long-term gains may qualify for lower tax rates.
5. Carry over any capital losses that exceed your gains to future tax years, subject to certain limitations. These losses can be used to offset future gains and potentially reduce your overall tax liability.
6. Make sure to accurately report all capital gains and losses, as failure to do so may result in penalties or additional scrutiny from the IRS.

Who needs capital gains and losses:

1. Individual taxpayers who have sold investments, such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or other assets, may need to report capital gains and losses on their tax returns.
2. Business owners or investors who have sold business assets or investments may also need to report capital gains and losses.
3. Capital gains and losses are relevant for taxpayers who meet the criteria for certain investment-related tax benefits, such as the ability to offset capital gains with capital losses or the eligibility for reduced tax rates on long-term capital gains.

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