Capital Gains

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1a.In regards to the below IRS topic 409,   Let's review this example, one has $30,000 in capital gains in 2024 and $60,000 in taxable income and married filing jointly would total taxable income be $90,000 and since still under the below threshold of $94,050 for married filing jointly the $30,000 in Capital gains would have zero tax liability?

1b. I assume the  $30,000 is to be included in the “overall taxable income” calculation.  Please confirm

2.Are there any provisions to allow capital gains to be spread over multi years such as 3-year period?

IRS Topic no. 409, Capital gains and losses

Capital gains tax rates

Net capital gains are taxed at different rates depending on overall taxable income, although some or all net capital gain may be taxed at 0%. For taxable years beginning in 2024, the tax rate on most net capital gain is no higher than 15% for most individuals.
A capital gains rate of 0% applies if your taxable income is less than or equal to:

• $47,025 for single and married filing separately;
• $94,050 for married filing jointly and qualifying surviving spouse; and
• $63,000 for head of household.

A capital gains rate of 15% applies if your taxable income is:

• more than $47,025 but less than or equal to $518,900 for single;
• more than $47,025 but less than or equal to $291,850 for married filing separately;
• more than $94,050 but less than or equal to $583,750 for married filing jointly and qualifying surviving spouse; and
• more than $63,000 but less than or equal to $551,350 for head of household.

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• Short-term gains come from the sale of assets you have owned for one year or less. They are typically taxed at ordinary income tax rates, as high as 37% in 2024 and 2025.
• Long-term gains come from the sale of assets you have owned for more than one year. They are typically taxed at either 0%, 15%, or 20% for 2024 and 2025, depending on your tax bracket.
• Long-term gains on collectibles—such as stamps, antiques and coins—are taxed at 28%, or at your ordinary-income tax rate if lower.

The holding period determines whether your gain is long term or short term