Simple tax savings techniques for security gains

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Abstract: The market swings over the last several years may cause some investors to wonder if it’s time to capitalize on some market gains. This article offers a couple of tax-smart strategies to consider when analyzing investment opportunities and deciding what to do about recent gains. It addresses the issue of whether or not to wait to sell until the stock qualifies for long-term capital gains treatment, and whether to use the FIFO or the “specific ID” method to minimize taxes.