Legal Question in Tax Law in Michigan

Capital gains on selling the house / Tax preparer's deduction

1) Is there any difference in the rate of capital gains tax, if the house is sold within one year of

purchase. (Is the tax lower if i sell te house after 3 years ?)

2) If I use a tax preparer for my 2001 taxes, can i use that as a deduction for my 2001 return or 2002 return ?


Asked on 3/05/02, 8:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Geoffrey Lahn Lahn, McDonagh, and Brown, PLLC

Re: Capital gains on selling the house / Tax preparer's deduction

First, your tax preparers bill in 2000 is deductable in 2001. Second, if the home you are selling is your principle residence you can sell it after 2 years and pay no Cap Gain on the profit that has accrued up to 250K for an individual, and 500K for a married couple. If you have any further questions do not hesitate to contact me.

Kindest Regards,

Geoff Lahn (734) 944-2269

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Answered on 3/06/02, 12:55 pm


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