This article walks through the rules of the capital gains tax and then discusses ways to avoid paying it.

All that cash you have in tax-deferred accounts could launch you into a higher tax bracket when you start withdrawals. It's ...

For families locked into highly appreciated stock that could bring a big tax hit from the capital gains on any sale of the holdings, a so-called upstream gift could offer a solution. Processing ...

Planning how and when to withdraw money from your retirement accounts can have a big impact on how much of your savings you actually get to keep. This is especially true with 457(b) plans, which are ...

As your business starts winning, hidden tax pitfalls start multiplying. How can you stay ahead so they don't cut into your ...

When you sell a highly appreciated asset—such as a business, a piece of real estate or a long-held stock portfolio—you face the prospect of capital gains taxes that can significantly reduce your net ...