The Latest Breaking News from capital gains

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.

It is inexcusable for banks to lend on ‘businesses’ incapable of outperforming a risk-free return without speculative capital gains, argues Michael Rehm

Inland Revenue report finds New Zealand’s 311 wealthiest families pay 8.9% of their income in tax, compared to 10.5% paid by minimum wage workers

Revelations the wealthy pay half the tax rate of ordinary Kiwis will pour gasoline on what was already a fiery debate heading into the election, writes political editor Jo Moir

Kitted out with new research into the shares, property and trusts of nearly 400 of the country's richest families, the Government will today discuss how to level the taxation playing field. Jonathan Milne reports.

It’s bad enough when your mutual fund’s assets lose value, but owing unexpected capital gains taxes after those losses is doubly frustrating.