Capital Gains Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on capital gains tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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How to Avoid Capital Gains With a Charitable Remainder TrustA charitable remainder trust can help if you're anxious to escape a concentrated stock position without a capital gains tax hit.
By Klaus Gottlieb, Esq.
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Ask the Editor: What are Qualified Dividends and MoreAsk the Editor Our Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor answers readers' tax questions on investments, including one on the definition of qualified dividends.
By Joy Taylor
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The $3,000 IRS Rule That Can Lower Your Taxable IncomeTax Breaks Selling investments at a loss before year-end could lower your 2026 tax bill and potentially reduce taxable income in future years.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Cut Taxes on 401(k) Company Stock With the NUA RuleKnowing about net unrealized appreciation (the gap between what you paid for your company shares and what they're now worth) could save you thousands in taxes.
By Scott Schwitzer
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The Wash Sale Rule: 6 Things to Know to Avoid Tax PitfallsInvesting The wash sale rule is important when you are selling and rebuying stocks to offset losses.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ditching Capital Gains Via Your Parents’ Estate ExemptionYou may be able to eliminate capital gains taxes on highly appreciated assets by leveraging a parent's unused estate tax exemption for a stepped-up tax basis.
By Jeffrey M. Verdon, Esq.
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Which Capital Gains Are Taxable and How to Calculate Your TaxCapital 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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Cut Your Taxes With Tax-Loss Harvesting in 2026Capital Gains Turn market drops into lower taxes by offsetting your capital gains.
By Kate Schubel
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Popular Capital Gains Tax ETF Strategy Catches Treasury's AttentionCapital Gains As Section 351 exchanges gain popularity, the Treasury Department is considering whether certain transactions could lead to abusive tax outcomes.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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