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Sarah Mitchell

Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

CPA, MST (Master of Science in Taxation)

19 articles written19 articles reviewed

About Sarah

Sarah Mitchell is a Certified Public Accountant with over 15 years of experience in individual and business taxation. She holds a Master of Science in Taxation from Golden Gate University and specializes in capital gains tax planning, investment tax strategies, and IRS compliance. Sarah has helped thousands of clients minimize their tax liabilities through smart planning and has been quoted in Forbes, NerdWallet, and The Wall Street Journal. She is an active member of the AICPA and the California Society of CPAs.

Capital Gains TaxTax PlanningIRS ComplianceInvestment Taxation1031 ExchangeTax-Loss Harvesting

Articles by Sarah Mitchell

Capital Gains Tax Bracket Calculator: Find Your Exact Rate in Seconds
Tax Calculator Guides15 min read

Capital Gains Tax Bracket Calculator: Find Your Exact Rate in Seconds

Capital Gains Tax Thresholds 2026: Income Limits That Decide Your Rate
Tax Rates15 min read

Capital Gains Tax Thresholds 2026: Income Limits That Decide Your Rate

Capital Gains Tax on Rental Property: What Every Landlord Must Know Before Selling
Real Estate15 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Rental Property: What Every Landlord Must Know Before Selling

Capital Gains Tax on Stock Sales: How Much You Really Pay When You Sell Shares
Tax Education16 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Stock Sales: How Much You Really Pay When You Sell Shares

Long-Term Capital Gains Tax: The Smart Investor Guide to Lower Rates
Tax Basics16 min read

Long-Term Capital Gains Tax: The Smart Investor Guide to Lower Rates

Short-Term Capital Gains Tax: Why Selling Too Early Costs You More
Tax Basics18 min read

Short-Term Capital Gains Tax: Why Selling Too Early Costs You More

Capital Gains Tax Calculator: How to Estimate What You Will Owe Before You Sell
Tax Calculator Guides14 min read

Capital Gains Tax Calculator: How to Estimate What You Will Owe Before You Sell

Capital Gains Tax Rates 2026: Complete Breakdown of 0%, 15% and 20% Brackets
Tax Rates16 min read

Capital Gains Tax Rates 2026: Complete Breakdown of 0%, 15% and 20% Brackets

Capital Gains Tax on Land Sale: Vacant Land, Raw Land and the Rules Nobody Tells You About
Real Estate Tax22 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Land Sale: Vacant Land, Raw Land and the Rules Nobody Tells You About

How to Calculate Capital Gains Tax: Step by Step From Purchase Price to Your Final Tax Bill
Tax Basics23 min read

How to Calculate Capital Gains Tax: Step by Step From Purchase Price to Your Final Tax Bill

Capital Gains Tax Estimated Payments 2026: When to Pay, How Much & How to Avoid Penalties
Tax Planning16 min read

Capital Gains Tax Estimated Payments 2026: When to Pay, How Much & How to Avoid Penalties

Capital Gains Tax on Gold and Precious Metals: What You Owe and How to Save
Investment Tax17 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Gold and Precious Metals: What You Owe and How to Save

Capital Gains Tax Loss Carryover 2026: How to Carry Forward Losses and Save Thousands
Tax Planning19 min read

Capital Gains Tax Loss Carryover 2026: How to Carry Forward Losses and Save Thousands

Capital Gains Tax Deferral Strategies 2026: 1031 Exchanges, Opportunity Zones, Installment Sales & More
Tax Planning18 min read

Capital Gains Tax Deferral Strategies 2026: 1031 Exchanges, Opportunity Zones, Installment Sales & More

Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Home: Section 121 Exclusion, the 2-of-5 Rule & How to Keep More Money
Tax Planning15 min read

Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Home: Section 121 Exclusion, the 2-of-5 Rule & How to Keep More Money

Capital Gains Tax on Stock Options & RSU: ISO, NSO, ESPP & When You Actually Owe
Tax Planning16 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Stock Options & RSU: ISO, NSO, ESPP & When You Actually Owe

Capital Gains Tax on Mutual Funds & ETFs 2026: Distributions, Cost Basis & What Actually Costs You Money
Tax Planning16 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Mutual Funds & ETFs 2026: Distributions, Cost Basis & What Actually Costs You Money

Wash Sale Rule 2026: Complete Guide to Avoiding Costly Tax Mistakes
Tax Planning14 min read

Wash Sale Rule 2026: Complete Guide to Avoiding Costly Tax Mistakes

How to Report Capital Gains on Your Tax Return 2026: Step-by-Step Filing Guide
Tax Filing16 min read

How to Report Capital Gains on Your Tax Return 2026: Step-by-Step Filing Guide

Articles Reviewed by Sarah Mitchell

Fact-checked and verified for accuracy before publication.

Capital Gains Tax on Stocks: When You Sell, How Much Goes to the IRS
Investment Tax14 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Stocks: When You Sell, How Much Goes to the IRS

Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate: Selling Property Without Losing Your Profit
Real Estate Tax15 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate: Selling Property Without Losing Your Profit

Capital Gains Tax on Home Sale: Complete Guide to Primary Residence Exclusion
Real Estate Tax16 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Home Sale: Complete Guide to Primary Residence Exclusion

Capital Gains Tax on ETFs: Distributions, Tracking Error, and Tax-Efficient Choices That Save You Money
Investment Tax14 min read

Capital Gains Tax on ETFs: Distributions, Tracking Error, and Tax-Efficient Choices That Save You Money

Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion: Section 1202 Tax Exemption Explained
Tax Strategies16 min read

Qualified Small Business Stock Exclusion: Section 1202 Tax Exemption Explained

Capital Gains Tax Cost Basis Methods: FIFO, Specific ID, and Average Cost Explained
Tax Education15 min read

Capital Gains Tax Cost Basis Methods: FIFO, Specific ID, and Average Cost Explained

Capital Gains Tax Filing Deadlines 2026: When and How to Report Your Gains
Tax Filing14 min read

Capital Gains Tax Filing Deadlines 2026: When and How to Report Your Gains

Tax Loss Harvesting: The Complete Guide to Turning Investment Losses Into Real Tax Savings
Tax Strategies21 min read

Tax Loss Harvesting: The Complete Guide to Turning Investment Losses Into Real Tax Savings

Capital Gains Tax vs Ordinary Income Tax: The Difference That Costs or Saves You Thousands
Tax Planning19 min read

Capital Gains Tax vs Ordinary Income Tax: The Difference That Costs or Saves You Thousands

Capital Gains Tax on Foreign Investments: PFIC Rules, Currency Gains and What the IRS Really Wants
International Tax20 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Foreign Investments: PFIC Rules, Currency Gains and What the IRS Really Wants

Capital Gains Tax for Beginners 2026: A Simple Guide That Actually Makes Sense
Tax Basics17 min read

Capital Gains Tax for Beginners 2026: A Simple Guide That Actually Makes Sense

Capital Gains Tax on Bonds & Fixed Income 2026: How Interest and Gains Are Taxed Differently
Investment Tax18 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Bonds & Fixed Income 2026: How Interest and Gains Are Taxed Differently

Capital Gains Tax on Dividends 2026: Qualified vs Ordinary and How to Pay Less
Investment Tax18 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Dividends 2026: Qualified vs Ordinary and How to Pay Less

Capital Gains Tax for Seniors & Retirees 2026: The Complete Guide to Paying Less
Retirement Tax16 min read

Capital Gains Tax for Seniors & Retirees 2026: The Complete Guide to Paying Less

Net Investment Income Tax 2026: The Complete Guide to the 3.8% Surtax
Tax Planning18 min read

Net Investment Income Tax 2026: The Complete Guide to the 3.8% Surtax

Short-Term vs Long-Term Capital Gains Tax 2026: Rates, Rules & How to Save Thousands
Tax Education17 min read

Short-Term vs Long-Term Capital Gains Tax 2026: Rates, Rules & How to Save Thousands

State Capital Gains Tax Rates 2026: Every State Compared, Ranked & Explained
Tax Rates16 min read

State Capital Gains Tax Rates 2026: Every State Compared, Ranked & Explained

Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Investment Property 2026: Depreciation Recapture, 1031 Exchanges & What You Actually Owe
Tax Planning17 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Real Estate Investment Property 2026: Depreciation Recapture, 1031 Exchanges & What You Actually Owe

Capital Gains Tax on Collectibles 2026: Coins, Art, Antiques & the 28% Rate Explained
Tax Planning15 min read

Capital Gains Tax on Collectibles 2026: Coins, Art, Antiques & the 28% Rate Explained