Do I have to claim unrealized gains? I have a brokerage account profit not realized, i did not take the cash out. do i claim that ?
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Vanessa A
Expert Alumni
Apr 13, 2022 10:41:00 AM
No, you do not claim unrealized gains. When you sell or dispose of the stocks, bonds or funds, you would then claim the gain.
Mike9241
Level 15
Apr 13, 2022 7:05:35 PM
only traders who make a 475(f) election have to include unrealized gains in their income at year-end. in addition, that election changes the nature of trading profit and loss from capital gain to ordinary income.