Long-term capital gains tax is applied to investments that have been held for over a year before being sold for a profit.

On Jan. 1, eight states will reduce individual income tax rates, and Ohio will transition to a single-rate income tax, ...

Another year brings another inflation adjustment for the thresholds that determine how much you owe Uncle Sam.

The Motley Fool reports that capital gains taxes for 2025-2026 vary by income, impacting investors selling assets in taxable ...

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Capital gains taxes are levied on profits from the sale of assets like stocks, mutual funds, and real estate. The rate at which these gains are taxed depends on your taxable income and how long you've ...

Kentucky’s individual income tax rate will drop to 3.5% on Jan. 1, 2026, cutting state revenues and tightening lawmakers’ ...

Just as investors diversify across stocks, bonds and real estate to reduce volatility, tax diversification spreads exposure ...

County lawmakers will meet Tuesday morning to correct a mistake that affects 2026 tax rates in the town of Jerusalem. The Yates County Legislature will hold a special meeting at 10 a.m. Dec. 16, with ...