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Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate and Home SalesCapital Gains Selling your home or a rental property? Here are important capital gains tax rules to keep in mind.
By Joy Taylor
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Ask the Editor: Can I Deduct a GoFundMe Contribution and MoreAsk the Editor Our Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor answers whether a reader can deduct a GoFundMe contribution and other questions related to charitable donations.
By Joy Taylor
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How Delaware Statutory Trusts (DSTs) Actually WorkA Delaware statutory trust turns one property into a passive fractional interest in another. Here's how it works and why giving up control is part of the deal.
By Carl E. Sera, CMT
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Why You Shouldn't Put All Your Money Into Roth IRAsConverting a tax-deferred account to a Roth can be a good strategy for lowering future taxes, but moving all of your money at once is typically not recommended.
By Joe F. Schmitz Jr., CFP®, ChFC®, CKA®
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Roth Conversions: The Golden Tax Planning WindowIf a drop in income at retirement has put you in a lower tax bracket, find out whether tactical Roth conversions now could reduce your tax liability forever.
By Jeremy Keil, CFP®, CFA®, CKA®
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How the IRS Values (and Audits) an Inherited HomeInheritances Talking to your kids about a proper home valuation can save them from unexpected IRS penalties and capital gains taxes.
By Kate Schubel
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How to Deduct Expenses for Long-Term Care on Your Tax ReturnTax Breaks The IRS allows limited deductions for medical expenses and long-term care insurance premiums. See if you qualify.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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What Eliminating the Social Security Tax Cap Would Mean for High EarnersTax Policy Some lawmakers are calling for higher payroll taxes for certain workers to help save Social Security from insolvency.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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After-Tax Returns: The Metric Most Investors MissIf you're ignoring private markets, you could be missing out on legal, tax-efficient strategies that boost after-tax returns without adding extra risk.
By Kelly Ann Winget
