Losing money inside your brokerage or retirement account may hurt—but it doesn’t necessarily mean a loss for federal tax purposes. The rules for determining a capital gain or capital loss depend on ...

Capital gains tax, which applies to many investment transactions, is an important component of the investment landscape, affecting millions of investors. From stocks and bonds to real estate and ...

Most tangible assets lose value over time. Equipment wears out, buildings require regular maintenance and upkeep, and computers become obsolete. To reflect the steady loss of value in capital assets, ...

The false assumption that all gains are good and any losses are bad can cost retail investors when it comes time to pay Uncle Sam. In an investment world driven by up-to-the-millisecond headlines ...