Taxes When You Sell a House

Your tax basis in your home will be a key factor in calculating your tax gain or loss when you sell your home.

Don't miss out on one of the most valuable deductions ever when you sell your house.

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.

Find out about the Medicare tax on unearned income.

A home office can provide a great tax deduction if you have a business, or are an employee and qualify for the deduction.

Losses on personal residence sales are not deductible unless you have converted the property to a rental.

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.

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