I thought 401Ks and IRAs grew tax-free until you withdrew. Why do I have to pay capital gains that are within my 401Ks and IRAs in the current tax year?

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I thought 401Ks and IRAs grew tax-free until you withdrew. Why do I have to pay capital gains that are within my 401Ks and IRAs in the current tax year?

Did you receive a Form 1099-R for a distribution from the tax deferred retirement account? If not, then nothing is reported on a tax return concerning sales within the account.

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I thought 401Ks and IRAs grew tax-free until you withdrew. Why do I have to pay capital gains that are within my 401Ks and IRAs in the current tax year?

Did you receive a Form 1099-R for a distribution from the tax deferred retirement account? If not, then nothing is reported on a tax return concerning sales within the account.

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I thought 401Ks and IRAs grew tax-free until you withdrew. Why do I have to pay capital gains that are within my 401Ks and IRAs in the current tax year?

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