Capital Gains Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on capital gains tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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2026's Tax Trifecta: Expert Guide to Rural OZs (With Calendar)Real estate investors can triple their tax step-up with rural opportunity zones this year. This month-by-month action plan will ensure you meet the deadlines.
By Daniel Goodwin
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When Can Tax Planning Be an Act of Love? This Family Found OutHow 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 PlanningAsk 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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Donating Stock: The 2-for-1 Deal You'll Love at Tax TimeGiving 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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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 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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I'm a Retirement Planner: These Are Three Common Tax Mistakes You Could Be Making With Your InvestmentsDon't pay more tax on your investments than you need to. You can keep more money in your pocket (or for retirement) by avoiding these three common mistakes.
By Angel R. Way, RFC®
