Capital Gains Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on capital gains tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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The Risks of Forced DST-to-UPREIT Conversions, From a Real Estate Expert
Some new Delaware statutory trust offerings are forcing investors into 721 UPREIT conversions at the end of the hold period, raising concerns about loss of control, limited liquidity, opaque valuations and unexpected tax liabilities.
By Dwight Kay
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Another State Eliminates Capital Gains Tax in 2025: What’s Next?
Capital Gains Could a major tax shift in one state be an example for other states to follow?
By Kelley R. Taylor
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No Capital Gains Tax on Home Sales Coming Soon? What You Need to Know
Tax Policy Capital gains taxes are back in the spotlight. This time, the chatter on Capitol Hill has to do with rising home prices.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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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.
By Daniel Goodwin
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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.
By Gabriella Cruz-Martínez
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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.
By Mike Palmer, CFP
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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.
By Joy Taylor
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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.
By Kelley R. Taylor
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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.
By Daniel Goodwin
