Sell your Appreciated Capital Assets

Pay no tax on capital gains!

If you are in a lower income tax bracket in 2009 or 2010, now may be the time to sell appreciated capital assets. Long-term capital gains that fall within the 10- or 15-percent income tax brackets are taxed at 0 percent. In 2009, income must be under $33,951 (single), $67,901 (married filing jointly), or $45,501 (head of household) to fall within the 10- or 15-percent tax brackets.