Capital Gains
Depreciation recapture, exclusions, and capital gains exposure Virginia sellers weigh against a 1031 exchange.
Capital Gains
Avoid Capital Gains on Real Estate
How Virginia property owners can legally reduce or defer capital gains on real estate, from the primary residence exclusion to installment sales and 1031 exchanges.
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Capital Gains Tax on Rental Property
How capital gains tax on rental property works for Virginia landlords, including depreciation recapture, holding period rules, and deferral options at sale.
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Capital Gains When Selling a House
How capital gains work when selling a house in Virginia, the Section 121 exclusion homeowners can use, and what changes once a home has been rented out.
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Section 121 Exclusion
How the Section 121 primary residence exclusion works for Virginia homeowners, including the ownership and use test, partial exclusions, and its limits.
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Depreciation Recapture Tax
How depreciation recapture tax works when a Virginia investor sells rental or commercial property, how it is calculated, and how a 1031 exchange defers it.
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Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Property
How the stepped-up basis rule affects capital gains tax on inherited Virginia real estate, what happens with multiple heirs, and when a 1031 exchange applies.
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Capital Gains Tax on Investment Property
What Virginia investors actually owe when selling investment property, covering federal and state tax layers, closing costs, and the deferral options available.
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Capital Gains Tax on a Second Home
How capital gains tax works when selling a Virginia vacation or second home, why the Section 121 exclusion usually does not apply, and what deferral options exist.
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