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Why did my brokerage take out taxes on my withdrawal when I thought capital gains were only paid when filing a return
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Why did my brokerage take out taxes on my withdrawal when I thought capital gains were only paid when filing a return
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IRS brokerage account capital gains withholding sale investments backup withholding 24 percent retirement distribution withholding rulesGoogle ↗
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IRS brokerage account capital gains withholding sale investments backup withholding 24 percent retirement distribution withholding rules Google ↗
- Publication 550 (2025), Investment Income and Expenses · irs.gov
- Rollovers of retirement plan and IRA distributions · irs.gov
- Backup withholding · ccn.web.tr