Capital gains are taxed in the taxable year they are "realized." Your capital gain (or loss) is generally realized for tax purposes when you sell a capital asset. As a result, capital assets can ...

Reinvest dividends to buy more shares; consider tax when selling shares accumulated via DRIPs. Dividends received outside IRA are taxable, increasing your stock's tax basis over time. Track cost basis ...

Issuing stock boosts a company's cash but requires precise accounting for the shares. To determine stock issuance proceeds, multiply shares by price and subtract underwriter fees. Stock issuance ...