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Tax Deferral Strategies · October 15, 2026

Facing a Huge Tax Bill From Selling Investment Property? Here Are Your Options

Selling a rental or investment property can trigger federal capital gains tax, depreciation recapture and the 3.8% net investment income tax all at once. Here's a plain-English look at your options, from a 1031 exchange to installment sales, and when each one makes sense.

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