Deferral of Capital Gains Tax Does NotI) Mean That the Investor

question 49

Multiple Choice

Deferral of capital gains tax does notI) mean that the investor doesn't need to pay taxes until the investment is sold.II) allow the investment to grow at a faster rate.III) mean that you might escape the capital gains tax if you live long enough.IV) provide a tax shelter for investors.

• A) III
• B) II
• C) I, II, and V
• D) II, III, and IV

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