DianeC958
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State tax filing

Yes, your personal residence is also a personal item. 

 

Currently if you have owned the house for 5 years and lived in it at least 2 out the last 5 years, you can exclude up to $250,000, of the gain if you are Single, or $500,000, if you are Married Filing Joint.

 

If you have a loss on the sale, this is not a deductible loss for tax purposes.

 

Tax Aspects of Home Ownership: Selling a Home

 

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