Subject: Re: Can't belive I did that
is there some perceived disadvantage to paying LT cap gains taxes today vs paying LT cap gains taxes at some unknown date in the future?

“Float”. A long/indefinite term, zero interest* , non-callable loan from the government.



* Offset, of course, by the risk that cap gain rates may be higher (or lower ;) ) at that -as yet undecided- future date.