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posted Dec 21, 2019 9:28:10 AM

One of my mutual funds liquidated and I got a surprise check in the mail yesterday. Can I reinvest to shelter from capital gains?

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Level 15
Dec 21, 2019 9:34:21 AM

No.  It doesn't matter what you do with the sale proceeds.  Unless it was in a IRA, 401K or retirement account.