Calculate your federal and Kentucky capital gains tax liability
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Kentucky Capital Gains Tax
Kentucky taxes capital gains at a flat rate of 4.5%.
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Kentucky Capital Gains Tax Highlights
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Calculate your capital gains tax for Kentucky
📊 Enter your annual taxable income before including this capital gain. This determines your capital gains tax bracket.
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How Kentucky Taxes Capital Gains
Kentucky taxes capital gains at a flat rate of 4.5%.
2025 Tax Brackets
Kentucky Tax Details
Tax Rate Structure
Kentucky applies a flat rate to all capital gains regardless of income level.
Key Requirements
Kentucky Tax Strategies
- • Consider timing of asset sales for tax efficiency
- • Coordinate with federal capital gains strategies
- • Review loss harvesting opportunities
• Consult with Kentucky tax professional for complex situations
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Real Estate in Kentucky
Real estate capital gains in Kentucky are subject to both federal and state tax considerations:
Kentucky Real Estate Tax Rate
Real estate capital gains in Kentucky are taxed at a flat rate up to 4.50%.
Primary Residence
Federal Rules
Kentucky State Rules
State tax applies to gain above federal exclusion
Must file state return if gain exceeds exclusion
Investment Property
Tax Deferral Strategies
1031 Like-Kind Exchanges
Defer federal taxes on investment property exchanges
• State generally follows federal deferral rules
• May require separate state filing
• Depreciation recapture rules apply
State Advantages
Investment & Tax Services
Real Estate & Investment Services
Kentucky Filing Requirements
Due Dates
Required Forms
- • Form 740
- • Capital gains schedule
- • Federal Form 8949 & Schedule D
Payment Options
- • Online payment portal
- • Electronic funds transfer
- • Check or money order
Tax Professional Services
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