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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Grace and Lucas Miranda
The Miranda Team
Keller Williams World Media Center
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Burbank, CA 91502
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The Miranda Team at Keller Williams World Media Center is one of the highest producing real estate teams in this area. The team is composed of Grace Miranda, listing agent, and her son, Lucas Miranda, as the team’s buyer’s specialist. Grace and Lucas are consistent top producers serving areas that include Burbank, Glendale, Sun Valley, Shadow Hills, North Hollywood, Studio City, Toluca Lake, and surrounding communities. They serve a wide spectrum of clients from first time home buyers, entertainment industry clients, to equestrian enthusiasts and luxury properties. Their team combines attention to detail, integrity, professionalism, the highest service, as well as utmost discretion as they assist their clients in the process of selling and buying homes. Need to buy a home in the San Fernando Valley, Santa Clarita Valley, or the San Gabriel Valley? Call Lucas today to start the hunt for your perfect home at an amazing price! Need to sell a home in Burbank, Glendale, Sun Valley, Shadow Hills, North Hollywood, Studio City, Toluca Lake or surrounding areas? Give Grace a call to get your home sold quickly for top dollar. Grace also specializes in Short Sales, pre-foreclosure sales, and is certified as a Short Sale Specialist and an REO Specialist.