Determining Your Home's Tax Basis
Your tax basis in your home will be a key factor in calculating your tax gain or loss when you sell your home.
The $250,000/$500,000 Capital Gains Tax Exclusion for Homeowners
Don't miss out on one of the most valuable deductions ever when you sell your house.
Exceptions to the Home Sale Exclusion Two-Year Rule
Learn how you might still qualify for the $250,000/$500,000 capital gains tax exclusion for homeowners even if you don't meet all the requirements.
Will You Have to Pay the 3.8% Medicare Tax When You Sell Your House?
Find out more about the new Medicare tax on unearned income.
Tax Obligations When You Sell a House Containing a Home Office
A home office can provide a great tax deduction if you have a business, or are an employee and qualify for the deduction.
Deducting a Loss on the Sale of a Home
Losses on personal residence sales are not deductible unless you have converted the property to a rental.
The Partial Home Sale Tax Exclusion and IRS-Approved Unforeseen Circumstances
The IRS is fairly lenient in granting the partial home sale tax exclusion if you have a good excuse for not living in your home for two year period before you sell.