You may owe capital gains tax on any realized gain on the sale of an asset, but not on unrealized capital gains. Long-term capital gains — that is, on assets held for a year or longer — are taxed at a ...

The Motley Fool reports that capital gains taxes for 2025-2026 vary by income, impacting investors selling assets in taxable ...

If you're looking to keep more cash in your wallet, it's worth understanding how the 0% federal tax rate on long-term capital gains works and what it takes to qualify in 2026. This isn't just about ...

Now that 2024 has come to a close, investors are starting to think about 2025’s investments. However, to get a clear picture of how your investment strategy might play out, you need to know the ...

It's common for FIFO to be the default option if you don't select a preference. However, some brokerages give you the chance ...

The IRS released its numbers despite the ongoing government shutdown Here's what you should know about next year's tax rates on long-term capital gains. Attention, investors. Income-tax rules are here ...

Selling a second home can come with an unexpected tax burden. It doesn't matter if it's an inherited ramshackle cabin, a luxury vacation retreat, or even a rental investment, the IRS treats the sale ...

Discover how Section 1259's Constructive Sale Rule impacts capital gains tax by categorizing certain investment maneuvers as ...

In comments to the press on Tuesday, President Donald Trump suggested he is considering eliminating capital gains taxes on the sale of homes. Soon afterwards, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia ...

When advisors make changes to a client's portfolio, they can inadvertently trigger a tax event and it’s a common occurrence according to Erik Preus, group head of investment solutions at Envestnet.