Here are the 5 most impactful financial freebies every investor should claim

In the world of tax law, truly “free” lunches are rare. Usually, a tax break in one area requires a sacrifice in another. However, if you know where to look, the tax code contains several freebies—legal provisions that allow you to increase wealth, generate income, and gift money without the IRS taking a single penny.
Here are five of the most powerful financial freebies available to investors today.

1) The 0% capital gains rate

Most investors assume that selling a winning stock always triggers a tax bill.