The increase in the value of shares held in a custodial account that occurs prior to the employee taking a distribution of the shares. The employee can elect to defer income taxes on this appreciation until he sells the shares, or pay taxes in the year he receives the distribution. The amount of net unrealized appreciation is taxed at the long-term capital gains tax rate, up to the amount of the appreciation.
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