Short-term vs. long-term capital gains: How to trim your tax bill
It pays to know the difference between short-term and long-term capital gains.
6 min read
May 12, 2025
Anna-Louise Jackson
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15Years of experience
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- Financial markets
- Taxes
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- Personal finance
- Economic policy
Anna-Louise Jackson is a contributor to Bankrate, covering taxes and personal finance. Jackson's career began about 15 years ago at Bloomberg, where she covered financial markets and the economy. She's since written about personal finance topics for CNBC, The Associated Press, The Wall Street Journal, Time, Money, NerdWallet. Her reporting has also been published by Bloomberg Businessweek, Fast Company and Success. Jackson enjoys making complex topics more understandable for readers.
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Taxes on traditional and Roth IRA and 401(k) withdrawals: What you should know
Retirement accounts such as Roth and traditional IRAs and 401(k)s are a great way to save, but mind the tax rules on withdrawals.
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Tax withholding: How to adjust what’s withheld from your paycheck for taxes
If you got a big tax bill or refund, consider adjusting how much money is withheld from your paycheck for taxes.
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Mistake on your tax return? Form 1040-X to the rescue
If you made a mistake on your tax return, Form 1040-X will help you fix it.
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These 5 states don’t levy sales tax, but watch for other taxes
Five U.S. states don’t charge sales tax, but there are other taxes to watch for.
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American Opportunity Tax Credit: What it is, who qualifies, how to claim it
The American Opportunity Tax Credit is worth up to $2,500 if you’re paying for qualified educational expenses for yourself or a dependent.
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Self-employment tax: What it is, how to calculate it
If you work for yourself, you’ll likely have to pay self-employment taxes in addition to income taxes. Here’s how it works.
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File taxes online: Tools, tips, deadlines and more
Here are four tools you can use to file your taxes online, plus tips, deadlines to remember and more.
6 min read Jan 19, 2025