If you’re the owner of a pass-through entity, the taxes on real estate gains from the sale of business real estate or vacant land may be more complicated than you thought. Here’s a look at the issues. Let’s say you own real estate that has been held for more than one year and is sold
The 3.8% net investment income tax (NIIT) is an additional tax that applies to some higher-income taxpayers on top of capital gains tax or ordinary income tax. Fortunately, there are strategies you can use to soften the blow of the NIIT. Are you subject to the Net Investment Income Tax? You’re potentially liable for the
When investing for retirement or other long-term goals, people usually prefer tax-advantaged accounts, but it may make more sense to hold other investments in taxable accounts.