Capital Gains Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on capital gains tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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721 Exchange to Defer Taxes: Pros and Cons
721 exchanges, or UPREITs, can be an excellent tax mitigation strategy for real estate investors, though they’re not perfect for everyone.
By Daniel Goodwin Last updated
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Do 1031 Exchanges Make Sense for Baby Boomers?
Here are four scenarios in which a 1031 exchange to defer capital gains taxes would be worth exploring if you're a Baby Boomer selling property.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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More Homeowners Stuck With Capital Gains Tax Bills: What to Know
Home Sales High home values are leading to unexpected taxes for some home sellers.
By Kelley R. Taylor Published
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Unrealized Gains Should Not Be Taxed
Instead of taxing unrealized gains, the government really ought to rein in its spending.
By Zain Jaffer Published
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Before Doing a Roth Conversion, Evaluate These Three Thresholds
To avoid getting flattened by higher taxes or Medicare premiums related to Roth conversions, make sure you look both ways on your tax rates.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Why the Attack on 1031 Exchanges Is Likely to Fail (Again)
President Biden proposed the same cap on capital gains taxes last year, and it went nowhere. This year will probably be the same, but just in case, here’s what you can do.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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It’s Not Too Late to Defer 2023 Capital Gains Taxes
If you’re sitting on a hefty capital gain, depending on its source, there might still be time for you to defer the taxes through the end of 2026 and perhaps longer.
By Daniel Goodwin Published
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How a Two-Year Installment Sale Strategy Can Save on Taxes
When selling property or another substantially appreciated asset, you could spread the taxes over two years to save big bucks. Following the rules is critical, though.
By Derek A. Miser, Investment Adviser Published
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Worst States for Investors With Long-Term Capital Gains
Capital Gains Tax The worst states for investors have high long-term capital gains tax rates that could eat a chunk of your earnings.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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