That would equate to less than 1% return per year = .88%
Posted on: September 11, 2024 at 14:01:17 CT
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With a capital gains tax of 20%, and inflation eating up another 20%, investing $100 two years ago:
$100 - investment
$34 - increase in portfolio value
$134 - on statement
Cash in:
$134.00 - check to you
- $6.80 - check to IRS
$127.20 - net after taxes
-$25.44 - inflation tax of 20%
$101.76 - purchasing power relative to 2 years ago.
$1.67 - increase in purchasing power over 2 years
.88% - increase in purchasing power/yr average
Edited by JeffB at 14:32:51 on 09/11/24