Selling & Taxes
Capital Gains Tax On Second Home
Why a second home in or near Milwaukee is taxed differently than a primary residence when sold, and what options exist to manage or defer the gain.
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Capital Gains Tax On Inherited Property
How the step-up in basis changes capital gains tax on an inherited Milwaukee property, and what heirs should know before or instead of selling.
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Capital Gains Tax On Investment Property
What determines the capital gains bill on a Milwaukee investment property sale, from holding period to depreciation, and where deferral options fit.
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Capital Gains When Selling A House
How capital gains tax applies when selling a house in Milwaukee, the difference between a primary residence and a rental, and what a 1031 exchange.
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Cost Segregation Study
How a cost segregation study reclassifies parts of a Milwaukee building for faster depreciation, what it costs the owner later, and how a 1031.
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Charitable Remainder Trust Real Estate
How donating appreciated Milwaukee real estate through a charitable remainder trust avoids capital gains tax, and how it compares with a 1031.
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How To Avoid Capital Gains Real Estate
A plain look at the legal ways a Milwaukee property owner can reduce or defer capital gains on real estate, from cost-basis records to a 1031.
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Section 121 Exclusion
How the Section 121 primary residence exclusion works for a Milwaukee homeowner, its limits, and why it does not extend to investment property.
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Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits
How Qualified Opportunity Zone investing defers and can reduce capital gains tax on Milwaukee real estate, and how it compares with a 1031 exchange.
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Estate Tax And Real Estate
How estate tax and the stepped-up basis rule interact with Milwaukee real estate holdings, and where a 1031 exchange fits into a longer-term.
ExploreCapital Gains Tax On Rental Property
How capital gains tax on a Milwaukee rental property is actually calculated, including depreciation recapture, holding period, and state tax layers.
ExploreInstallment Sale Real Estate
How an installment sale spreads a Milwaukee property gain across multiple tax years, where it falls short of full deferral, and how a 1031 exchange.
ExploreDefer Capital Gains Tax
The main ways a Milwaukee property owner can defer capital gains tax on a real estate sale, and why a 1031 exchange is the most direct route for many.
ExploreWhat Is Depreciation Recapture
A clear explanation of how depreciation recapture tax works on a Milwaukee rental or commercial property sale, and how it interacts with a 1031.
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