Hope Leitner, Realtor®, CRS

  HOME SELLERS, TAXES, SELLING A HOME Tax Tips for Selling a Residence According to the  Internal Revenue Service , the primary residence you sold in 2023 may have federal tax benefits that can help you avoid capital gains on the sale, if you meet certain criteria for ownership and use of the home. To claim a tax exclusion, you must have owned the home for at least two years and lived in the home for at least two out of no more than five years of ownership. The tax gain exclusion that’s available is $250,000 if you’re single, or $500,000 if you’re married and use a joint tax return. If you sell at a loss, such as a short sale, you can’t deduct the loss from your income, likely because of the many homeownership benefits subsidized by the government, including loan programs, first-time and low-income homebuyer grants, energy star appliance credits, and so on. Tax exclusions are also subsidized by the government. To maximize your gain and lessen your tax bill, you can adjust the  basis  o

 I want to share the HOMEOWNER'S TAX GUIDE with you. I trust you will find the information contained within is helpful to you.  Click here to view the guide . If you know of anyone who would find this information useful, please pass it along to them or have them give me a call. This guide is an overview of the Federal Tax Code as it relates to homeowners. Please note the guide is for informational purposes only.  For information and advice related to all tax matters, please contact your tax professional. If you need a referral for a tax professional, please let me know.  If you have any questions about this summary, please give me a call! (858) 382-3763. Your trusted real estate agent, Hope Leitner