What strategies can be used to avoid or minimize capital gains taxes, such as selling stocks or other investments that have appreciated in value?
What strategies can be used to avoid or minimize capital gains taxes, such as selling stocks or other investments that have appreciated in value?
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There are a few strategies that can be employed to avoid or minimize capital gains taxes, such as selling stocks or other investments that have appreciated in value. Some of these strategies include:
- Harnessing the power of Loss harvesting - Selling investments which have lost money in order to offset gain from selling appreciated investments
- Spreading purchases - Buying investment in a few installments over a period instead of one bulk buy can help reduce the amount of gain which needs to be reported at any given time
- Investing with the long term view – Buy stocks and other investment vehicles which may appreciate over long period, say ten years or more. That will ensure your earnings stay under taxation limits.
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What strategies can be used to avoid or minimize capital gains taxes, such as selling stocks or other investments that have appreciated in value?
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There are several strategies that can be used to avoid or minimize capital gains taxes, such as selling stocks or other investments that have appreciated in value. These strategies include: 
- Deferring capital gain realization by investing in tax-sheltered vehicles such as registered retirement savings plans (RRSPs) and individual retirement accounts (IRAs). 
- Taking advantage of tax-loss harvesting to offset realized capital gains with capital losses.
- Doing strategic giving - transferring appreciated stocks or other assets to charities instead of selling them, which can result in an income tax deduction and no resulting capital gain for the donor.
Finally, it is important to talk with a financial professional about estate planning and how best to minimize future capital gains liability for beneficiaries.
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