Taxes Quizzes-What is the maximum federal tax

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What is the maximum federal tax rate for long term capital gains?

Answer: (b), 15%
It is beneficial to hold assets for at least 12 months to obtain long term capital gains taxation of 15% on the profit from a sale of the asset.

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The "over 55 home sale exemption":

(a) Allows up to $250,000 tax free gains ($500,000 for couples) on the sale of a principal residence by homeowners over 55
(b) Allows persons over 55 to sell their house tax free so long as they purchase a new home at the same price or more
(c) Allows tax deferral of gains on investment property, so long as the property is "like kind"
(d) Allows accelerated depreciation for homeowners over 55

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