Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida
Income versus principal
Is a long term capital gains distribution considered income or principal?
Asked on 5/14/03, 11:03 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Mahoney
Cassiani Law Office, Wise Shepherd Law Office
Re: Income versus principal
Hello,
This is a difficult question because you provided so little information. A long term capital gains distribution is income, but taxed at capital gains rates. I am not sure what you mean by principal, but if this is a mutual fund, principal is not distributed or taxable, unless there is gain and it is sold. This is just general information, I have no idea if this adequately addresses your question. Best wishes,
Mark J. Mahoney
Answered on 5/14/03, 10:12 pm