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Do you have to pay income tax on sale of land?

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Yes, you owe capital gains tax if you made a profit on the sale.

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Is the sale of land considered income?

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Do you have to pay tax when you sell your business?

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Do you have to pay capital gains tax on the sale of your acreage if you use the profit to buy another house or acreage?

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