Investment techniques and products are complicated matters that carry their own set of tax issues, and advisers cannot possibly make the thorough and complete assessments that clients depend on without understanding this ever-changing area. Tax Facts on Investments is your complete source for tax information that relates to investment planning and transactions. Tax Facts helps advisers of all kinds understand the tax implications of the recommendations that they make for their clients. This publication features: Thousands of easy-to-read Q&As that comprehensively cover all aspects of investment planning and investment transactions Practical advice for any professional, including in-house investment planners, CPAs, and financial and estate planners Detailed explanations of the various types of investment products and techniques that are most commonly used by individuals and businesses Practice Points that give concise advice on how to handle real-world issues Tax information to help advisers avoid costly mistakes, as well as correct problems when they do occur New in the 2020 Edition: Comprehensive discussion of Opportunity Zone investments Updated coverage of deductibility premium payments paid pursuant to divorce and separation agreements Expanded coverage of trust-owned life insurance policies Updated rules for determining compensation for nondiscrimination testing New reporting requirements for employee stock options and restricted stock units Inflation-adjusted numbers for 2020 Topics Covered: Investment products like stocks, bonds, options, and futures Tax implications of investment purchases, sales, and trades Estate and gift tax implications Tax implications of various investment strategies Tax questions related to investments by both individuals and businesses Mutual funds, ETFs, REITs, and Unit Trusts Commodities, such as livestock and oil & gas Real estate investments Precious metals, collectibles, and electronic currency And More! See the "Table of Contents" section for a full list of topics.