It's often said that buying a house is one of the best investments you can make. And, just like any investment, it comes with tax issues. With an investment like stocks or bonds, the profit you make ...

If you sell stock, cryptocurrency, real estate, precious metals, or any other capital asset, there’s a good chance you’ll have to pay capital gains tax on any profits. However, the capital gains tax ...

When asked about the idea this week in the Oval Office, Trump told reporters, "we're thinking about that." Under current law, you can trigger capital gains taxes for a primary home sale if your profit ...

Many longtime homeowners have seen their modest family houses transform into unexpected gold mines. The modest abode they bought decades ago might have doubled—or even tripled—in value, promising a ...

As the year comes to a close, homeowners have a lot to celebrate, especially when it comes to year-end tax benefits.

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 ...

The IRS has increased the capital gains tax income thresholds for 2026. You'll need this information to help minimize your ...

If your home sale profit is above $250,000 or $500,000, you pay capital gains tax of 0%, 15% or 20%, depending on your taxable income. (You calculate taxable income by subtracting the greater of the ...

Years of soaring home prices have turned ordinary homeowners into accidental millionaires—and, in many cases, unexpected taxpayers. What used to be a concern only for the ultrawealthy or lifelong ...