What is the underlying principle behind the right of the accused to “take the fifth? ” a. the accused has the right to confront witnesses. b. the accused must have access to counsel. c. the accused does not have to prove his or her innocence. d. all americans may request a jury trial.

the answer is: must pay taxes on profits

since it is considered as a part of your income, profits from investments is eligible for tax payment.

the tax from your investment could be influenced by how long you decided to sell it. united states promotes keeping your investment for long term period. so, the tax rate for investments that you sell in less than one year is typically higher compared to investments that you sell in more than one year period.