Capital Gains Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on capital gains tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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Opportunity Zones: An Expert Guide to the Changes in the One Big Beautiful Bill
The law makes opportunity zones permanent, creates enhanced tax benefits for rural investments and opens up new strategies for investors to combine community development with significant tax advantages.
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'Unprecedented' Private School Voucher Tax Credit in Trump's Megabill
Tax Credits The so-called ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ is now law, and one provision calls for a major tax break for private school donors.
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Retiring Early? This Strategy Cuts Your Income Tax to Zero
When retiring early, married couples can use this little-known (and legitimate) strategy to take a six-figure income every year — tax-free.
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Ask the Editor, May 16 — Reader Questions on Capital Gains
In our latest Ask the Editor round-up, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers three questions from readers on capital gains.
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Missouri Leads Capital Gains Tax Repeal: Will Your State Follow?
State Tax As one state becomes a test case, policymakers and taxpayers across the U.S. will be watching closely to see what happens next.
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The Future of Opportunity Zones: Outlook for 2025 and Beyond
There are three potential paths forward for this innovative tax incentive program that's set to expire in 2026.
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Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate and Home Sales
Capital Gains Selling your home or a rental property? Here are important capital gains tax rules to keep in mind.
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Why Understanding Capital Gains Taxes Is Critical When Selling Investments
Failing to plan for taxes can eat into your profits and leave you with far less than expected when you finally cash in on an investment.
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How to Invest Like the Rich (and Pay Zero Taxes on Gains)
The wealthy favor private equity and credit (and private placement life insurance) for higher returns with no taxes. If you're worth $1 million, you can, too.
