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? asked in Business & FinanceInvesting · 5 years ago

Is capital gain tax is imposed on foreigner who buy and sell US stocks/equity for short term and long term?

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    Lv 5
    5 years ago

    When a nonresident sells investment stocks or securities at a gain, that gain is exempt from U.S. tax

    unless the foreign investor is an individual present in the U.S. at least 183 days during the year.

    ( looks like No tax whatsoever for Short Term)

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