DavidD66
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Investors & landlords

Short-term capital gains are taxed as ordinary income according to federal income tax brackets.  Long term capital gain tax rates are determined by your taxable income.  If your taxable income is $41,000, your long term capital gain rate is 15%.  If your taxable income is $39,000, your long term capital gain rate is 0%.

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