The Latest Breaking News from capital gains

Family affair: investor tax changes spawn new tactics

Prospective home buyers are rethinking the type of properties they want to purchase in response to changes to negative gearing and the capital gains tax.

AAP · Jul 6

3 High-Yield Dividend Stocks With Real Capital Gains Potential in 2026

EPD, MPLX, and ARCC offer dividend yields of 6%, 7.5%, and 10.3%, respectively, with analyst price targets suggesting additional upside in the second half of 2026.

MarketBeat · Jul 6

Man sells property for Rs 48 lakh, constructs a new house but faces delay, income tax dept denies Section 54 claim; he fights and wins case in ITAT Chennai

A Chennai resident successfully reclaimed his Section 54 tax exemption after a three-year construction delay on his new home, initially denied by the tax department. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) ruled in his favour, citing the COVID-19 pandemic as an extraordinary circumstance beyond his control. The tribunal emphasized a…

The Economic Times · Jul 6

AI could wipe $2.2 trillion off the national debt, but there's a catch

A new Brookings/Fed paper finds AI productivity could meaningfully shrink the U.S. deficit — until you count the side effects, which could erase more than half the savings before Washington even cashes the check.

Fortune · Jul 2

Made less than Rs 1.25 lakh LTCG from equities this year, do you need to file ITR?

Even if your long-term capital gains from stocks are under Rs 1.25 lakh, you must still file your Income Tax Return for AY 2026-27. While this amount is tax-exempt, the Income Tax Department requires you to report these gains. Failure to disclose can lead to issues. Learn how to correctly…

The Economic Times · Jul 2

I'm a Real Estate Pro: This Is Why (and How) I'm Deferring My Taxes Until I Die

Real estate investors can use 1031 exchanges and depreciation to defer taxes over a lifetime, before passing assets to heirs tax-free. Here's how it works.

Kiplinger · Jul 1

The Asset Location Rule: Where to Put Income Investments in Retirement?

Where you hold your investments is as important as what you're investing in. Here's how to optimize your asset location for a more tax-efficient retirement.

Kiplinger · Jun 30

Working abroad? You may pay zero tax on selling Indian shares if you meet this condition

Indians working abroad can now potentially avoid paying tax on selling Indian shares. The key is to have purchased these shares using convertible foreign exchange. This provision, under Section 215 of the Income Tax Act, 2025, allows for tax exemption if the sale proceeds are reinvested in specified Indian assets…

The Economic Times · Jun 30

2 Covered Call Ideas on KO Stock

In the current market environment, investors might be more interested in generating income rather than capital gains.

Barchart · Jun 29

Top Burnham ally calls for increase in Capital Gains Tax and relaxation of fiscal rules

Louise Haigh has been tipped to take up a top job in Andy Burnham’s cabinet

The Independent UK · Jun 28