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Opportunity Zones as a Capital Gains Strategy

Investments & capital gains

Dr. Friday discusses opportunity zones as another way to defer capital gains. She notes timing rules and longer holding periods can be key to the tax outcome.

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1031 Exchange Basics for Deferring Capital Gains

Investments & capital gains

Dr. Friday reviews the core 1031 like-kind exchange rule for real estate investors. She explains how reinvesting proceeds can defer capital gains instead of paying tax immediately.

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Step-Up in Basis and Family Transfer Planning

Estate, gifts & inheritance

Dr. Friday discusses step-up in basis and why timing of transfers can affect taxes. She notes that gifting during life can sometimes leave tax savings on the table.

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Step-Up in Basis Beats Gifting Property Early

Estate, gifts & inheritance

Dr. Friday explains why inherited property can receive a step-up in basis, which may reduce future taxes. She cautions that quitclaiming property to children early can be a…

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IRS Audit Focus: High Income, Partnerships, Crypto

Investments & capital gains

Dr. Friday highlights areas the IRS tends to prioritize for enforcement, including higher-income taxpayers and complex pass-through entities. She also notes increased attention on digital assets and offshore…

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New 1099-DA Reporting for Crypto in 2025

Deadlines & filing

Dr. Friday explains a new IRS form, 1099-DA, that begins in 2025 for digital assets. She notes it will work much like a 1099-B and makes it easier…

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Capital Gains Rates and the 3.8% NIIT

Investments & capital gains

Dr. Friday explains that long-term capital gains rates still generally fall into the 0%, 15%, and 20% brackets. She also reminds higher earners to factor in the 3.8%…

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Qualified Small Business Stock: A Hidden Tax Break

Investments & capital gains

Dr. Friday highlights a little-known opportunity for investors who hold qualified small business stock for five years or more—potentially eliminating capital gains tax.

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