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Tax Implications of Selling Your Primary Residence

Why Taxes Matter When You Sell Your Home Selling a house you have lived in for years is often a financial milestone, but it is also a taxable event governed by specific Internal Revenue Service rules. Understanding how capital gains, exclusions, and reporting requirements work can save you thousands of

Understanding Capital Gains Tax Holding Periods

Introduction to Capital Gains Tax Holding Periods When you sell a stock, mutual fund, real estate investment, or another capital asset, the profit you earn is known as a capital gain. In the United States, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) taxes those gains, but the amount you pay largely depends

What Is an Installment Sale for Tax Deferral?

Introduction An installment sale is a powerful yet often overlooked strategy for legally deferring federal and state income taxes when you sell appreciated real estate, a closely held business, or other capital assets. Instead of collecting the entire purchase price at closing, the seller receives at least one payment after

Tax-Loss Harvesting: Reducing Capital Gains the Easy Way

Introduction: Why Tax-Loss Harvesting Matters Capital gains taxes can take a noticeable bite out of your investment returns. Fortunately, there is a legal and surprisingly simple strategy that can help reduce those taxes: tax-loss harvesting. By deliberately selling investments that have lost value, you can offset gains elsewhere in your

What Is a Capital Gain Distribution?

Introduction to Capital Gain Distributions If you invest in mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), or certain real estate investment trusts (REITs), you have probably seen the term “capital gain distribution” on your year-end statement. While it may sound complicated, a capital gain distribution is simply a payment of profits that

Capital Gain: Definition, Tax Rules, and Smart Strategies

What Is Capital Gain? Capital gain refers to the increase in value of a capital asset—such as stocks, bonds, real estate, or a business—between the purchase price and the selling price. When the asset is sold for more than its original cost basis, the difference is recognized as

Cryptocurrency Tax Reporting 101: Capital Gains Rules, Cost Basis Tracking, and Filing Strategies

Introduction Trading Bitcoin, Ethereum, NFTs, or any other digital asset may feel borderless and anonymous, but the tax man is still watching. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) classifies cryptocurrencies as property, which means every sale, swap, or spend can generate a taxable event. Understanding how to calculate gains, track cost

Crypto Tax Guide: Calculating Capital Gains, Reporting Income, and Minimizing Liability

Cryptocurrency has matured from a niche experiment into a multitrillion-dollar market, and tax authorities around the world have taken notice. Whether you are a casual trader, a long-term HODLer, or a DeFi yield farmer, understanding how crypto is taxed is essential for staying compliant and avoiding costly penalties. This comprehensive