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December 12, 2022
Income from capital gains made up about 7% of aggregate adjusted gross income (AGI) in 2019, but this varied by income level. For those with AGI over $1 million, capital gains accounted for 31% of their income.
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Income from capital gains made up about 7% of aggregate adjusted gross income (AGI) in 2019, but this varied by income level. For those with AGI over $1 million, capital gains accounted for 31% of their income.
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