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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 Published
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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 Published
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What Are the Capital Gains Tax Rates for 2024 vs. 2023?
Capital Gains Tax The capital gains tax rate depends on the type of asset, your taxable income, and how long you held the property sold.
By Rocky Mengle Last updated
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IRS Quietly Changed the Rules on Your Children’s Inheritance
Property, such as your home, held in an irrevocable trust 'that is not included in the taxable estate at death' will no longer receive a step-up in basis. Here’s why the wording of that is key.
By Lindsay N. Graves, Esq. Last updated
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How to Use Your Estate Plan to Save Tax Now: A Timely Update
Consider an upstream basis trust and a general power of appointment for an older family member to reduce capital gains taxes on highly appreciated assets.
By John M. Goralka Published
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The Net Investment Income Tax is Broader Than You Think: The Tax Letter
The Tax Letter The 3.8% net investment income tax, which is added to the regular income tax, covers more than you might think.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Is a Controversial Capital Gains Tax Headed for Repeal?
Capital Gains After generating close to $900 million in revenue in its first year, Washington's capital gains tax could end up on the November 2024 ballot.
By Kelley R. Taylor Last updated
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Seven Tips These Experts Recommend if You Fear Capital Gains Taxes
Don’t let the fear of taxes prevent you from becoming an investor.
By Kiplinger Advisor Collective Published
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1031 Exchanges: A Matter of Life and Death?
It pays to take the long view — sometimes the very, very long view — in examining 1031 exchanges.
By Daniel Goodwin Published