Capital gains are taxed in the taxable year they are "realized." Your capital gain (or loss) is generally realized for tax purposes when you sell a capital asset. As a result, capital assets can ...

A changing housing market and unchanged IRS exclusion amounts can add up to a headache for many homeowners. Will Congress offer a fix?

A new Moody's report finds capital gains taxes keep home owners from selling. Reform could add supply, lower costs, and ...

Taxpayers who sell their assets are subject to taxes on net earnings, or capital gains, without factoring in inflation. In addition to the federal Tax Code on capital gains, individual states have ...

Losing money inside your brokerage or retirement account may hurt—but it doesn’t necessarily mean a loss for federal tax purposes. The rules for determining a capital gain or capital loss depend on ...

Real estate investors are using a two-part strategy to build equity and sidestep capital gains tax. Step one is buying a fixer-upper with potential. Then, you rehab to add value while living in it. If ...

Getting the right tax advice and tips is vital in the complex tax world we live in. The Kiplinger Tax Letter helps you stay right on the money with the latest news and forecasts, with insight from our ...