Capital Gains & Tax Deferral
What a sale actually costs before you defer it with a 1031.
Capital gains on investment property, second homes, inherited property, and depreciation recapture, explained before an Aspen-area exchange decision.
Avoiding Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate
A look at the legitimate ways Aspen-area owners reduce or defer capital gains tax on a real estate sale, including where a 1031 exchange actually fits.
844+ words02Capital Gains Tax on Investment Property
How capital gains tax on investment property is actually calculated for Aspen-area owners, and the deferral options that apply before a sale closes.
829+ words03Capital Gains Tax When Selling a House
How capital gains tax works when a house sells in the Aspen area, why the answer changes based on residence versus rental use, and what relief applies.
864+ words04Capital Gains Tax on a Second Home
Why a second home in the Aspen area is taxed differently from a primary residence at sale, and what options exist to reduce or defer the resulting gain.
866+ words05The Section 121 Primary Residence Exclusion
How the Section 121 exclusion works for an Aspen-area primary residence, its limits, and why it does not extend to rentals or second homes.
863+ words06Capital Gains Tax on a Rental Property Sale
What actually goes into the capital gains bill when a long-term Aspen rental sells, from depreciation recapture to the deferral options that apply.
864+ words07Capital Gains Tax on Inherited Real Estate
How the stepped-up basis rule changes the tax picture for inherited Aspen-area property, and when heirs still face a meaningful capital gains decision.
878+ words08What Is Depreciation Recapture Tax
A working explanation of depreciation recapture tax for Aspen-area rental and commercial owners, how it is calculated, and how it can be deferred.
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