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Request for a Certificate of Divestiture is a 2-page legal document that was released by the U.S. Office of Government Ethics on July 20, 2011 and used nation-wide.
Q: What is a Certificate of Divestiture?
A: A Certificate of Divestiture is a document issued by the government that allows federal employees to defer paying capital gains taxes on the sale of certain assets.
Q: Who is eligible to receive a Certificate of Divestiture?
A: Federal employees who are required to sell certain assets due to conflicts of interest or ethics requirements are eligible to receive a Certificate of Divestiture.
Q: Why would someone request a Certificate of Divestiture?
A: Requesting a Certificate of Divestiture allows federal employees to delay paying capital gains taxes on the sale of assets, which can provide financial benefits.
Q: How long is a Certificate of Divestiture valid for?
A: A Certificate of Divestiture is valid for a period of two years from the date of its issuance.
Q: How can someone request a Certificate of Divestiture?
A: Federal employees can request a Certificate of Divestiture by submitting a completed application form to the Office of Government Ethics.
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