Unfortunately there are few ways to defer capital gains tax, for most stock sales, the tax is due on the capital gain in the year the gain was recognized. Capital gains are offset by capital losses, so if you had losses on some of the stock sales, you may reduce the capital gain. Also bear in mind that the tax rates on long term capital gains are different than ordinary income tax rates. For 2022 capital gains, the rates are:
Another option is to invest in a Qualified Opportunity Zone. A QOZ is an economically distressed community where new investments, under certain conditions, may be eligible for preferential tax treatment.
You can find out more information here:
https://www.irs.gov/credits-deductions/opportunity-zones-frequently-asked-questions#general
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