Interest and Capital Gains Are Taxed Differently in the United

question 10

Multiple Choice

Interest and capital gains are taxed differently in the United States in that

• A)interest is exempt from state and local taxes.
• B)interest is taxed as paid, but capital gains are taxed only when realized.
• C)interest is taxed as paid, but capital gains are taxed as accrued.
• D)capital gains when realized are exempt from state and local taxes.

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Definitions:

Health Insurance

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