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fhn • yesterday at 10:39 PM • 1 reply • view on HN

I'm not a finance person but I think capital gains kicks in if you sell early. Otherwise, just regular taxes?


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Ancalagon • yesterday at 10:49 PM

opposite, income taxes take place first. after a waiting period, its just capital gains. capital gains taxes are typically lower than income taxes so this encourage long term holding