Capital Gains Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on capital gains tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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Retiring Early? This Strategy Cuts Your Income Tax to ZeroWhen 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 GainsIn 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 BeyondThere are three potential paths forward for this innovative tax incentive program that's set to expire in 2026.
By Daniel Goodwin
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Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate and Home SalesCapital Gains Selling your home or a rental property? Here are important capital gains tax rules to keep in mind.
By Joy Taylor
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Why Understanding Capital Gains Taxes Is Critical When Selling InvestmentsFailing 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.
By Stephen Nalley
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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.
By Keith Singer, CFP®, Attorney
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A Little-Known Tax Buster for Rich Retirees: Zero-Coupon DSTMaybe you've heard of using Delaware statutory trusts to defer taxes on real estate investments, but zero-coupon DSTs take those benefits a step further.
By Derek A. Miser, Investment Adviser
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IRC Section 1202: A Strategic Tax Advantage for Investors and EntrepreneursIRC Section 1202 allows individuals to exclude up to 100% of the capital gains realized from the sale of qualified small business stock.
By Nicholas Pope
