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Post Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:34 am    Post subject: land
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My husband and I bought of piece of property 8 years ago. We are in the 15% tax bracket now and expect to make a profit of $30,000.00. How much capital gains should we plan on paying?
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Post Posted: Wed Nov 09, 2011 9:39 pm    Post subject:
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Hi Guest,

You will have to pay capital gains tax depending upon the amount of profit you gain from the sale of the property. You need to contact a tax adviser and he will let you know how much tax you need to pay.

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Post Posted: Wed Jan 25, 2012 4:13 pm    Post subject: capital gains tax on land sale
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I had 28 acres that I sold for $45000 in 2008 which I financed with $2000 down and next payment in 2009 was $2000 on principal and 6% on balance, the same for 2010. In Feb of 2011 buyer paid the balance of $38,800. Being retired and on Social Security with only other small sources of income but up until this year after the land payoff in 2011, I have not been subject to income taxes since retirement and have not had to file. I received the land from my father in 1989 as a gift/inheritance, except my father did not pass away untill 1997. The value of the land at time of taking possession was approximately one half the sale price but I have mixed opinions whether I can count the cost basis even from IRS tax people since it was a gift. The value of the land when my father obtained was probably near $100 an acre. Do I have an expert who actually knows the answer?
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Post Posted: Thu Jan 26, 2012 1:22 am    Post subject:
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Did you incur any profit when you sold off the property? If yes, then you will be liable for paying the capital gains taxes.
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Post Posted: Mon Apr 09, 2012 2:30 pm    Post subject: Sold Vacant lot then purchase vacant lot
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We bought a vacant lot in 2001 used it for storage in our business until 2004 sold it in 2005 then bought vacant land that is timber and hay, and put a mobile home on it for main house. What form would I use? tax year 2005
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Post Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 12:16 am    Post subject:
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Hi Deanna!

Welcome to forums!

In order to know the right type of form which you need to fill out for this sale and purchase, you should contact a tax professional. He/she will guide you better in this regard.

Feel free to ask if you've further queries.

Sussane
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Post Posted: Sun May 06, 2012 12:13 pm    Post subject: sale of farm land
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We are thinking of sellling 97 acres of farm land. My husband and I file jointly. What amount of capital gain taxes are we looking to be charged?
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Post Posted: Mon May 07, 2012 3:11 am    Post subject:
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Hi Connie,

The capital gains tax will depend upon the amount of profit you receive from the sale of the property.

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Jerry
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