<prompt> Human: So this year I have been dabbling in the stock market. I purchased a stock a few years back and it finally turned around for me. I am up just over 27k. I sold and took my winnings. A pretty big success for me. My question is, are there ways to get around paying the tax man come next april? I have been kicking around starting a business and incorporating it. What do you guys think? Are there other options I do not know about? My gross from my job is about 42k and I did get married this year, she makes similar gross.  <response>: My question is, are there ways to get around paying the tax man come next april?You can offset any capital gains with capital losses, contribute to pre-tax retirement accounts, or make less money... but other than that youll have to pay whats owed. 