(NAPSI)—As the tax environment changes, so too should investment strategies.
That’s the word from experts who warn that the current capital gains tax laws are changing. Additionally, studies have shown the “tax drag” to be cyclical, meaning there are certain times when it’s bigger than others. Right now, a new and potentially harsher cycle appears to be under way.
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