4. The Home Sale Exclusion: Save on Capital Gains When Selling Your Home
What You Need to Know:
One of the most critical charge derivations frequently ignored by mortgage holders is the prohibition of capital gains for domestic deals. If you meet the criteria (such as living in the domestic for at least two of the past five years), you can avoid up to $250,000 of capital picks up ($500,000 for hitched couples) when offering your primary home.
- IRS – Exclusion of Gain from Sale of Main Home
IRS Guide to Home Sale Exclusion
Explore the IRS’s guidelines on capital gains exclusions when selling your home.
Example: If you bought a home for $350,000 and sold it for $600,000, you could exclude up to $250,000 in capital gains, saving you thousands in taxes.
- HUD – Selling Your Home: What You Should Know
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development – Selling Your Home
Helpful insights on the home-selling process and tax exclusions for homeowners.
Tip: If you plan to sell, make sure you qualify for the exclusion and keep records of improvements made to the home to increase your cost basis.
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