How Are Realized Profits Different From Unrealized or “Paper” Profits?
Taxes are only incurred when the gains are realized through the sale of the investment. Unrealized capital gains offer the advantage of delaying tax liability. In many jurisdictions, capital gains tax is due only when gains are realized. Therefore, by keeping gains unrealized, investors can defer their tax liability. One of the main advantages of […]
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