Selling real estate can result in a significant profit, but it may also trigger capital gains taxes depending on whether the ...

As home values have soared, the taxes tied to owning and selling a home are under more scrutiny than ever. For longtime homeowners who bought low and watched their equity grow, it’s become a boxing ...

Given that your home is likely your largest asset, the prospect of turning a profit when you go to sell it is understandably exciting. That is, until you remember the reality of taxes. There is both ...

There are several tax law changes that can help defray the cost of owning - or selling - a home. Here's what to know.

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Some homeowners who've seen their home values soar are concerned a federal capital-gains tax on home sales will eat into ...

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Learn more about the key steps, tax implications and family considerations so you can be prepared when it’s time to sell your home Written By Written by Staff Money Writer, WSJ | Buy Side Molly Grace ...

'I just hope that the president is serious about doing something, and not just saying it,' one congressman says President Donald Trump says he's eyeing the elimination of capital-gains tax on home ...

Losing a spouse brings immense emotional weight and, often, unexpected financial decisions. For many surviving spouses, one of the most complicated and confusing tasks is deciding what to do with the ...

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