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- Want to save big on taxes when selling your home? Listen up!
- The Section 121 Exclusion might just be your new best friend.
- Here's the deal: you can exclude up to $250k of capital gains from taxes.
- If you're married and filing jointly, that jumps to $500k!
- To qualify, your house must've been your primary residence.
- And you've got to have lived there for at least 2 out of the last 5 years.
- You get to use this awesome tax break once every 2 years.
- So, what does that mean for you?
- If your gains are under these limits, no capital gains tax!
- Cash in and buy that next dream house without the tax headache.
- But remember, it's only for primary residences, not vacation homes.
- And guess what? You don't even have to buy another house.
- You can use the cash for whatever you want!
- Selling an investment property? 1031 exchange might be your friend.
- Different rules there, though, and no go for primary homes.
- Always check with a tax pro for your unique situation.
- Tax laws? They can be tricky.
- But now you've got a heads up on a huge money-saving tip!
- Curious about how you can maximize your home sale?