Gold prices have been surging, but selling it for a profit could cost you more in taxes than you'd expect.

Some lawmakers want to reduce or eliminate capital gains on home sales. Here's how that could impact housing affordability.

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Low-tax states, including states with no capital gains tax, are selling points for many people.

Investors who sell an investment at a profit in a taxable account incur a capital gain that they must report on their tax returns. For investments held longer than one year, the long-term capital ...