Money Made Simple
Taxes, investing, payroll, and personal finance explained in plain English.
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Taxes
Understand IRS forms and investment taxes.
Form 1099-B
Cost Basis
Wash Sales
Small Business
Business made simple.
LLC
Bookeeping
Business Expenses
Payroll
Investing
Learn investing in simple language.
ETFs
Index Funds
Dividends
Brokerage Basics
Payroll
Understand your paycheck.
W-2
Pay Stub
Overtime
Gross vs Net
Learn form 1099-B
Understand your brokerage statement with our interactive lesson.
Capital Gain Calculator
Estimate your gain or loss and understand how it’s calculated.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is capital gain?
Capital gain is generally the difference between what you paid for an investment and what you sold it for, before considering other adjustments.
What is cost basis?
Cost basis is generally the amount used to calculate your gain or loss when you sell an investment.
What is Form 1099-B?
Form 1099-B reports investment sales made through your brokerage account.
Is this tax advice?
No. Our guides and tools are for educational purposes only.
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