Capital Gains Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on capital gains tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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When Can Tax Planning Be an Act of Love? This Family Found Out
How can you give stock worth millions to a loved one without giving them a huge capital gains tax bill? This family's financial adviser provided the answer.
By Stacy Francis, CFP®, CDFA®, CES™
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Capital Gains Tax Quiz: How Well Do You Really Know IRS Investment Tax Rules?
Quiz Take our capital gains tax quiz to test your investment taxes knowledge. Learn about loss rules, holding periods, and tax incentives that could impact your savings.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Editor: Capital Gains and Tax Planning
Ask the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on capital gains tax rates and end-of-year tax planning
By Joy Taylor
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Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: What to Know
Tax Breaks The IRS capital gains home sale exclusion can be a valuable tax-saving tool if you're eligible.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Donating Stock: The 2-for-1 Deal You'll Love at Tax Time
Giving appreciated stock or using a donor-advised fund (DAF) this year would be smarter than writing a check to support your favorite causes. Here's why.
By David Conti, CPRC
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Another State Bans Capital Gains Taxes: Will More Follow in 2026?
Capital Gains A constitutional amendment blocking future taxes on realized and unrealized capital could raise interesting questions for other states.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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IRS Updates Capital Gains Tax Thresholds for 2026: Here’s What’s New
Capital Gains The IRS has increased the capital gains tax income thresholds for 2026. You'll need this information to help minimize your tax burden.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Retirees Face a Growing Capital Gains Tax Trap: What's Next?
Home Sales A changing housing market and unchanged IRS exclusion amounts can add up to a headache for many homeowners. Will Congress offer a fix?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Which Capital Gains Are Taxable and How to Calculate Your Tax
Capital Gains Tax It's important to understand what capital gains tax is and how it's calculated, and what tax rates apply.
By Orla O'Connor
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