Since we are talking about IRS tax code today, I will start this post out with a quick disclaimer that I am not a CPA, or Tax Attorney, or other tax professional. Please don't take this information as tax advice as every persons situation will vary and tax laws change frequently, This is a compilation of information that I gathered while doing my own research on selling my primary residence. With that out of the way, let's answer the question; What is the Section 121 exclusion? Section 121 of the Internal Revenue Code allows a taxpayer to exclude up to $250,000 ($500,000 if filing a joint return) of the gain from the sale of property owned and used as a principal residence for at least two of the five years before the sale. This can be a massive tax savings when selling a property that has appreciated greatly in value. Here are some of the fine print details of Section 121:
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