Legal Question in Tax Law in California
Capitol Gains Tax Laws
the saling of a home that is residedin is ther a law as to a 1 time seel without paying capitol gains. My husband is 50 and I am 45 we are looking to retire selling our home and want to avoid paying capitol gains.
Asked on 5/10/04, 12:48 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Ken Koenen
Koenen & Tokunaga, P.C.
Re: Capitol Gains Tax Laws
If this is your primary residence, you may exclude up to $500,000 in gain, provided that you have owned and lived in the property as your primary residence for 2 of the past 5 years.
Answered on 5/10/04, 1:19 pm