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Re: [RT] Tax question on cap gains



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> The 20% applies only to LONG term capital gains.  Short term capital
> gains are taxed at your regular tax rate.

OK.  And futures profits are 60% long-term, 40% short-term, right?

So if we assume 5% of the 37% is state tax, and 32% is federal, I'd 
have to have a 50% marginal tax rate to net out to 32%.  (60%*20% + 
40%*50% = 32%.)  Still doesn't seem quite right.

Gary


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