The Two Secrets to Tax-Free Investment Gains

The Two Secrets to Tax-Free Investment Gains

Making money on investments is great news. First and foremost, the best and easiest way to avoid owing taxes on investments (or at least to substantially reduce the amount you owe) is to hold your investments for at least a year before selling them. If you meet this milestone, you'll be taxed at the long-term capital gains rate, which is 0% for millions of Americans and much lower than the standard tax rate for others.