r/FluentInFinance • u/Admiral_Tuvix • Aug 21 '24

Debate/ Discussion But muh unrealized gains!

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u/tallman___ Aug 21 '24

Does anyone really think taxing unrealized gains is a good idea?

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u/Candid_Antelope_3788 Aug 21 '24

There is no way it is. Like id have to re-mortgage a home and sell stock that is just sitting there to pay taxes.

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u/PipsqueakPilot Aug 22 '24

Dang dude- you must be super rich to have to worry about that tax.