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0 pointsprottog3y ago0 comments

In the US and most places, you are only liable for capital gains tax on realized gains. The shares have to change hands before a tax is due.

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WalterBright3y ago

When you die, the value of the stock at time of death gets whacked by inheritance tax, which is 40% at the federal level and 20% at the state (in Washington) level.

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WalterBright3y ago

When you die, the value of the stock at time of death gets whacked by inheritance tax, which is 40% at the federal level and 20% at the state (in Washington) level.

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