Income

What is capital gains tax?

Capital gains tax applies when you sell an investment for profit. Holding longer can change the tax rate in many countries - rules vary.

How StockIT helps you practice this

Tax tip only - play money has no IRS. Disclaimer always on. Practice hold-vs-sell judgment without tax fiction.

In-game tip: “Capital Gains Tax” — Hold investments over a year to pay lower taxes on profits.

Try it with play money

  1. Open StockIT and tap GEN to refresh the market.
  2. Read the event and compare it with this idea.
  3. Choose Buy, Sell, or Wait using play money only.
  4. Review your portfolio bars and what changed.

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