Capital Gains Tax
Latest Capital Gains Tax News and Updates
What Is the 'Yankee Tax'? South Carolina Lawmakers Consider Newcomer Fees
What is the 'Yankee Tax' bill South Carolina lawmakers have proposed? What does it mean for people planning to move to the Palmetto State?
Unique Tax Advantages of Trading Futures Contracts, Explained
Futures contracts have unique tax advantages that traditional stock trading can't provide. Here’s the rundown so you can plan your capital gains taxes.
Artwork Sales Incur Capital Gains Taxes, and Like-Kind Exchanges No Longer Help
Is art investment tax-free? Learn what capital gains taxes you’ll face if you sell artwork—and what tactics investors are using to get tax breaks.
Will the Unrealized Capital Gains Tax Targeting Billionaires Pass?
Lawmakers are targeting billionaires for tax revenue. Will the unrealized capital gains tax pass?
What Does the Proposal To Tax Unrealized Capital Gains Mean for Americans?
A proposal to tax unrealized gains is being considered in the Senate. This would eliminate wealthy individuals' ability to defer taxation on assets.
Who Has the Top 1 Percent Income in the U.S., and How Are They Taxed?
The top 1 percent in the U.S make a lot of money and are wealthy. But how are they taxed?
FAFSA Is Asking for 2019 Tax and Income Information—Here's Why
FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) is asking for 2019 tax and income information because it evaluates applications based on previous income.
Biden’s Expected Capital Gains Changes Won’t Impact 401(k) Accounts
How does Biden’s tax plan impact 401(k) accounts? For starters, the proposed capital gains tax increase wouldn’t affect retirement savings.
How to Avoid or Reduce Capital Gains Taxes on Stocks
How can you avoid paying capital gains taxes on stock investments? Here are some legal ways to lower your tax burden on stock earnings.
How Doubling Capital Gains Tax for the Wealthy Fits Into President Biden's Spending Plan
Which Americans would have to pay more in capital gains tax if President Biden's plan goes through, and where would the money go?
Capital Gains Property Tax Rate for Home Sellers in 2021
When you sell your home, you have to pay taxes on the sale of a property. What’s the capital gains property tax rate if you plan to sell your home in 2021?
Is Short-Term Gains Tax Different From Other Capital Gains Tax?
No matter the investment, capital assets are always going to be taxed by the government. Is this amount different for short-term gains?
Do Capital Gains Count as Income and How Will You Be Taxed?
Capital gains do count as income. The rate at which they are taxed depends on your tax filing status and the amount of the gain.
What’s the Long-Term Capital Gains Tax Rate in 2020?
The long-term capital gains tax rate applies after one year of holding the asset. What’s the long-term capital gains tax rate in 2020?
Who Pays Capital Gains Tax?
Who pays capital gains tax? How's the tax calculated and what's the difference between short-term and long-term capital gains?
What’s the Capital Gains Tax Rate for Individuals in 2020?
Capital gains are a form of direct tax and are profit on the sale of an asset—movable or immovable. What’s the capital gains tax rate for individuals in 2020?