Capital Gains Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on capital gains tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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State Capital Gains Tax Rates for 2026: How Much Investors Pay This YearState Tax Selling investments at a profit can be rewarding for some — until tax season arrives. And federal taxes are just one part of the equation.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Questions for InvestorsAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions for investors, including queries on capital gains and qualified small business tock.
By Joy Taylor
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Why (and How) Real Estate Investors Can Defer Taxes ForeverReal estate investors can use 1031 exchanges and depreciation to defer taxes over a lifetime, before passing assets to heirs tax-free. Here's how it works.
By Alan Stalcup
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5 Questions 1031 Exchangers Should Ask Before Buying a DST1031 exchange investors have more options than ever to build their portfolios. Here are the risks and questions to ask when choosing sponsors to work with.
By Daniel Goodwin
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New Bill Proposes $1 Million Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Those Over Age 65Your Home The latest capital gains tax relief proposal being floated on Capitol Hill would double the existing exclusion for eligible older homeowners.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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Ask the Tax Editor: Tax Rules for LandlordsAsk the Editor In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers tax questions for landlords who own residential rental property.
By Joy Taylor
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Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners: Who Qualifies and How It WorksTax 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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A 1031 Exchange May Look Great on Paper, But It's Not Just About TaxesIf you're considering a 1031 exchange after making a large capital gain from selling a property, stop and ask how it will affect your portfolio in the long term.
By Carl E. Sera, CMT
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Your Portfolio Just Got Hammered: A Tax-Smart Way to RecoverIf your stock portfolio took a beating this spring, there's a little-known tax strategy that lets you defer — and potentially eliminate — capital gains taxes.
By Daniel Goodwin
