Taxable Account
/ˈtæksəbəl əˈkaʊnt/
Definitions
- (n.) An investment or brokerage account subject to taxation on earnings, dividends, and capital gains under applicable tax laws.
She held her stocks in a taxable account, so dividends were included in her annual income tax return.
Forms
- taxable account
- taxable accounts
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Commentary
The term emphasizes the tax treatment of the account’s earnings, which differ significantly from tax-advantaged accounts such as IRAs or 401(k)s.
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