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How the Tax-Free Home Sale Exclusion Works

How the Tax-Free Home Sale Exclusion Works

Update: 2025-08-28
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In this solo episode, I want to clarify how the tax-free home sale exclusion works. For those who want to move back into their rentals to then qualify after two years, there is a pro-rated amount you need to implement. 

See this post for more details: How To Use The Tax-Free Exclusion Amount Every Two Years To Save On Capital Gains

(https://www.financialsamurai.com/how-to-strategically-use-the-tax-free-home-sale-exclusion-every-two-years/)

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How the Tax-Free Home Sale Exclusion Works

How the Tax-Free Home Sale Exclusion Works

Sam Dogen, Financial Samurai