Episode 25 of 60 · Financial Literacy: Cash Course

Taxes II: Capital Gains

Grades 6th+

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About This Video

Some things in life are inevitable—like paying taxes. If you want to start investing, you’ll need to understand how your assets will be taxed. This episode of Cash Course teaches youth and young adults about capital gains and losses, so you can understand how buying, selling, or holding your investments can affect what taxes you may owe.

Standards Met in Ohio

  • 7-8.20Grades 7th, 8thEffectively balancing credit and debt helps one achieve some short- and long-term goals.
  • 9-12.21Grades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thEffectively balancing credit and debt helps one achieve some short and long-term goals.
  • EFL.9-12.10.lp.jGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIndicate a want or need.
  • EFL.9-12.13.lp.fGrades 9th, 10th, 11th, 12thIdentify a want.

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