Definition · Tax
Long-Term Capital Gains
Gains on assets held more than one year, taxed federally at 0%, 15% or 20% depending on income.
Nashional Investments · Updated October 2026
Educational definition only, not investment, tax or legal advice.
In practice
Tax strategy is usually about timing and structure: when income is recognized, where it is deducted and how gains are taxed. The term Long-Term Capital Gains names one of the tools or rules we look at with your CPA when building a plan. The right answer depends on your income, your assets and your goals, so we model the options before you act.
Questions
Common questions.
What does the term Long-Term Capital Gains mean?
Gains on assets held more than one year, taxed federally at 0%, 15% or 20% depending on income.
Why does Long-Term Capital Gains matter for investors?
Tax strategy is usually about timing and structure: when income is recognized, where it is deducted and how gains are taxed. The term Long-Term Capital Gains names one of the tools or rules we look at with your CPA when building a plan.
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