Solved: If I sell stock or mutual fund in a 401k plan and leave as cash in the account do I pay tax?

If I sell stock or mutual fund in a 401k plan and leave as cash in the account do I pay tax?

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No, as long as the money stays in the retirement plan, any transactions of buy and/or sell do not affect your tax return. At any time a distribution is taken from the retirement account, then there would be tax consequences.

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If I paid taxes with my extension on April 15th and the money did not leave my bank account (after 5 days)should I be worried? How do I find receipt of payment?

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