Capital gains taxes hit when you profit from selling assets like stocks, real estate or cryptocurrencies.
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When you sell investments for a profit, you may owe capital gains tax on the money you make.
Investors who sell an investment at a profit in a taxable account incur a capital gain that they must report on their tax returns.