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Using 1031 exchanges and qualified opportunity zones to reinvest the proceeds from the sale of an appreciated asset can defer and sometimes eliminate capital gains taxes.

A capital gains tax in Seattle could gain support. Meanwhile, gas prices in Washington state recently rose above California's gas prices.

Parts of TCJA (also known as the Trump tax cuts) are set to expire by the end of 2025, so the sooner you act, the more options you’ll have to take advantage of today's lower taxes.

Rishi Sunak’s income from dividends was £172,415, and from capital gains was £1.6 million, in 2021/22.

It’s no secret that Revenue Minister David Parker has long been interested in tax reform in New Zealand. In 2022, he announced plans for legislation requiring future tax policy changes to be measured against a set of tax principles, notably fairness.

Low-tax states, including states with no capital gains tax, are selling points for many people.

721 exchanges, or UPREITs, can be an excellent tax mitigation strategy for real estate investors, though they’re not perfect for everyone.

Expressing disappointment at the PM's reluctance to impose a capital gains tax, one of Labour's biggest donors Phillip Mills is a signatory to a new open letter offering to pay more tax. Jonathan Milne reports.

I own a property, which is in a family probate trust, and she inherited one, and we aim to sell them and use the proceeds

This less-used tool in real estate investing might serve you better than the more popular 1031 exchange, depending on your circumstances.

The Parliamentary Budget Office warns phasing out property tax breaks may "trigger a significant economic shock". That's why next week's budget is more focused on increasing the supply of housing rather than trying to make housing affordable by reducing house prices.