Capital Gains Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on capital gains tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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Why the Attack on 1031 Exchanges Is Likely to Fail (Again)
President Biden proposed the same cap on capital gains taxes last year, and it went nowhere. This year will probably be the same, but just in case, here’s what you can do.
By Daniel Goodwin
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It’s Not Too Late to Defer 2023 Capital Gains Taxes
If you’re sitting on a hefty capital gain, depending on its source, there might still be time for you to defer the taxes through the end of 2026 and perhaps longer.
By Daniel Goodwin
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How a Two-Year Installment Sale Strategy Can Save on Taxes
When selling property or another substantially appreciated asset, you could spread the taxes over two years to save big bucks. Following the rules is critical, though.
By Derek A. Miser, Investment Adviser
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Worst States for Investors With Long-Term Capital Gains
Capital Gains Tax The worst states for investors have high long-term capital gains tax rates that could eat a chunk of your earnings.
By Katelyn Washington
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Can You 1031 Exchange into a REIT?
No, you can't, but two other REIT-like alternatives let you defer capital gains taxes while giving you exposure to institutional-quality real estate assets.
By Daniel Goodwin
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How To Avoid Capital Gains Taxes
A few small changes in your investing strategy can result in big tax advantages.
By Jeff Reeves
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Three Tax-Smart Strategies for Real Estate Investing
Opportunity zones, Delaware statutory trusts and real estate income funds can help investors maximize gains and mitigate taxes.
By Dwight Kay
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Opportunity Zone Investing Still Hot Despite Looming Sunset
Tax incentives and rise of niche fund strategies make the qualified opportunity zone program an attractive way to grow tax-free wealth.
By Daniel Goodwin
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How Tax-Loss Harvesting Helps to Lower Your Tax Bill
This fairly straightforward tax strategy may help you reduce your capital gains taxes, but beware of triggering the wash sale rule.
By Adam Frank