Rick Kilpatrick Is Thoroughly Confused with the Tax Information He

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Essay

Rick Kilpatrick is thoroughly confused with the tax information he received from his mutual fund investment. What is most puzzling to him is the fact that he is asked to pay taxes on this investment even though he did not "touch" his mutual fund during the year. Can you clarify this situation?

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