Capital gains are taxed differently depending on how long the underlying asset was held. Gains on assets held for less than a year (short-term) are subject to ordinary income tax rates. In contrast, gains on assets held for longer than one year (long-term) are taxed at preferential rates. In your case, it looks like your gains were from securities held for less than a year.
This link provides more information regarding short-term vs. long-term capital gains.
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