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Q: Is there capital gain tax on repossessed property?
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Do you have to pay federal tax on a repossessed home?

The home was repossessed in 2005, the FMV and principal balance were both 133,252. The adjusted basis in the property was 114,000. It was a main home for 7 years. Is there a capital gain to be reported on schedule D?


What is a realized capital gain?

A capital gain is an increase in the value of invested money eg the rise in the value of shares, the increase in value of land or property, the increase in value of a work of art, etc In the UK capital gain is taxable by the iniquitous Capital Gains Tax. The gain is only realised when the investment is sold. Tax can then be computed on the gain.


What is the capital gains tax on selling a second property?

Capital gains tax for all items of that category - there are many - is 15% of the gain...that is the amount above your basis in the property. Also, on items of property that have had depreciation taken, that depreciation must be recovered and taxed as ordinary income.


What do you mean by capital gain?

In UK tax law a capital gain is when you sell shares, land, property etc, at a higher amount for which you acquired it. Capital Gains Tax is charged at different (generally lower) rates than Income Tax and is subject to generous allowances, so unless you regularly sell property etc you are unlikely to have to pay CGT but you still have to declare capital gains, even if there is no liability calulated.


What do you mean by Gain?

In UK tax law a capital gain is when you sell shares, land, property etc, at a higher amount for which you acquired it. Capital Gains Tax is charged at different (generally lower) rates than Income Tax and is subject to generous allowances, so unless you regularly sell property etc you are unlikely to have to pay CGT but you still have to declare capital gains, even if there is no liability calulated.


If you sell stock do you owe tax on the capital gain of the stock or entire principle amount?

You only owe tax on the capital gain.


Does precious metal miners pay capital gain tax?

They would have to pay ordinary income tax on gains from mining. This would not qualify as a capital gain.


Which do you report on tax forms realized capital gain or unrealized capital gain?

You will report the sale of a capital asset on your 1040 tax form either the schedule D or the schedule 4797 and you will either have a gain or a loss on each transaction that you have to report on the schedules. You are not allowed to claim a loss on the sale of a personal asset but any gain on the sale of a personal asset is taxable income on your 1040 income tax return. You can call them what ever you want. When you read the tax form instructions they do not say realized capital gain or unrealized capital gain.


What is the capital gain tax on a home sale?

Capital gain tax's applies to the moneys that you make on top (profit) of what you paid for the house ... and that would depend on what state you live in ...


What is LTCG?

Long Term Capital Gain TAx. Profit arising from holding shares and securities more than one year can get exemption on LTCG tax. for reference see Capital Gain Tax


What is Form 409 of Tax?

FOrm 409 of tax is related to Capital gain and losses.


Does capital gains tax apply if parent adds children to title of property?

Assuming the children did not pay for the property (whether in cash, goods, services, assumption of debt), capital gains tax does not apply. Gift tax may apply. However, when the property is sold, the children may owe a capital gains tax.