Investment Taxes
Capital gains are profits made from the sale of real estate, investments and personal property. Get the latest capital gains tax rates and investment tax advice.
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New rules to report capital gains, losses
Heads up — the IRS will be able to better track gains and losses with the new Form 8949.
2 min read Feb 09, 2012 -
Capital gain tax and nonresident investors
Is it really true nonresidents don’t have to pay taxes on capital gains tax on stocks?
3 min read Jan 19, 2012 -
Figuring taxes on failed installment sale
When a buyer stops paying and a renter trashes her condo, what is this widow to do?
3 min read Jan 17, 2012 -
Pay taxes on savings bonds for college?
When you redeem savings bonds for school, the tax impact depends on who bought them and when.
2 min read Jan 17, 2012 -
Deducting investment interest expense
Your mortgage interest can offset investment income from dividends, interest and capital gains.
2 min read Jan 12, 2012 -
12 tempting tax tips for 2012
No new taxes are planned, but you may want to take advantage of loopholes before they close.
5 min read Dec 27, 2011 -
Top 1 percent: How much do they earn?
Many believe this group bleeds money, but that’s not always the case.
3 min read Oct 24, 2011 -
Capital gains tax on sale of gold or silver
When you sell personal property, you have to pay tax on the gain, but there’s no deduction for a loss.
2 min read Oct 06, 2011 -
How to pay taxes on a Roth IRA conversion
After losing a job, a tax bill for your IRA conversion is the last thing you need.
3 min read Jul 28, 2011 -
How taxes affect investing gains, losses
Consider capital gains, losses and dividends while investing in stocks and bonds.
3 min read Jul 05, 2011 -
Converting nondeductible IRA to Roth
All gains in your IRA will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates, no matter what their nature.
2 min read May 17, 2011 -
What happens to investment interest expenses?
The investment interest expense of the decedent spouse is not eligible for carry-over.
1 min read May 03, 2011 -
Capital gains treatment of warrants
With warrants, your holding period starts the day you exercise your right to acquire the stock.
1 min read Mar 08, 2011 -
Penalty on withdrawals from Roth IRA?
Whether you pay a penalty on Roth IRA withdrawals depends on a few factors.
3 min read Jan 25, 2011 -
When policyholders become shareholders
An opportunity exists for legally avoiding taxes on the demutualization proceeds.
1 min read Jan 13, 2011 -
Pay tax twice for foreign rental property?
The U.S. maintains treaties with foreign countries to prevent double taxation on the same income.
1 min read Dec 16, 2010 -
Figuring required minimum distributions
Here’s a breakdown of options when figuring your IRA’s required minimum distribution.
2 min read Nov 18, 2010 -
5 tax moves to make now
No matter what happens in Congress, these tax moves could save you money.
3 min read Nov 16, 2010 -
Converting a traditional IRA to a Roth IRA
It may be a good opportunity for folks to convert an IRA with nondeductible contributions to a Roth IRA.
2 min read Nov 16, 2010 -
One way to avoid IRA early withdrawal penalty
You can tap IRA money early without paying a tax penalty if you annuitize it in an IRS-sanctioned way.
2 min read Nov 11, 2010