Capital Gains Tax
News, insights and expert analysis on capital gains tax from the team at Kiplinger.
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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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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
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The Future of 1031 Exchanges Under Trump Looks BrightAs a real estate investor himself, President Trump appears poised to preserve the tax-deferring power of this strategy. But you still must follow the rules.
By Edward E. Fernandez
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Five Strategies to Defer Capital Gains in Real Estate InvestingThese powerful strategies, from timing your sales during low-income years to leveraging qualified opportunity zones, can defer capital gains taxes on your real estate investments.
By Daniel Goodwin
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Top 10 Myths About 1031 Exchanges, DebunkedAre you confused about 1031 exchanges? This brief guide busts the top myths about real estate's favorite tax-deferral strategy.
By Daniel Goodwin
