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Tax Considerations >Tax Rewards for Homeowners

The Federal Tax Code has significantly improved the American taxpayer's ability to profit by selling a principal residence. Prior to 1997, homeowners could take advantage of a tax benefit termed the "rollover", which granted exemption from capital gains taxes on the net profit from the sale of a home. Homeowners who used profits to purchase a bigger and better home did not have to pay tax. And homeowners over the age of 55 were given a once-in-a-lifetime exclusion from taxes on profits of up to $125,000 on the sale of their principal residence.

Compare those tax breaks with our current, streamlined and potentially more profitable arrangement that replaced both the rollover and the one-time exemption. If you are a married home-seller filing jointly, you may enjoy up to $500,000 in tax-free home sale profits, provided you have occupied the property as your principal residence during two of the last five years. Taxpayers who file singly get a $250,000 capital gains exclusion. Homeowners are eligible to exclude capital gains on the sale of a principal residence as often as once every two years.

The law allows capital gain exclusions whether you "buy up" to a more expensive home or "buy down" to a less expensive one. The tax-free dollars can be used in any way you want. Consult your tax advisor for detailed advice about your particular circumstance.

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Hello and thank you for visiting! Northeast Florida has been my home since 1994. I have lived in Arlington, Jacksonville Beach and now call St. Augustine home. I moved from small town in Central Illinois to get away from the snow and to further my wife's education. Kim and I live outside St Augustine with our two yellow Labradors. I received my Real Estate license in 2002 my Brokers license in 2004 and my GRI(Graduate of Real Estate Institute) in 2005. I furthered my education by earning my ABR(Accredited Buyers Representative) and E-PRO certifications in 2007. It is my goal as your full service real estate agent covering Duval and St.Johns counties. I will provide you with superior service at all times. My local expertise and extensive real estate experience will benefit you whether you are serious about buying or selling a home at this time, or are a returning client checking out the many homeowner resources I offer. My patience is helpful when you are making a financial decisions of this size.

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