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Capital Gains Tax
A capital gain is the difference between what you paid for an investment and what you received when you sold that investment. If you made a profit on the investment, then you have a capital gain. If you lost money on the investment, then you have a capital loss. Covers record-keeping, calculating capital gains and cost basis.

Capital Gains Worksheet
Use financial software or spreadsheets to track all your investment information in one place. This will save you time and frustration at tax time. Here's some tips for keeping on top of your capital gains information.

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