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Does turbo tax have job change "safe harbor" tests for sale of home if I owned it less than two years?
I read the following from https://hackyourwealth.com/home-sale-capital-gains-tax-exclusion
“Just as with job changes and health conditions, “other unforeseen circumstances” also has a “safe harbor” test. The safe harbor kicks in if ANY of the following happens while you own and live in your home:
Involuntary conversion
Natural or man-made disaster, war, or terrorism causing damage or destruction to your home
Death of you or a family member
Job loss making you or a family member eligible for unemployment benefits"
After we purchased our house in Nov 2019 my wife lost her job and is currently on unemployment, can I sell my house and receive part of the gains exclusion (15/24 if sold in March 2021) for next year even if I continue working in the same city at my same job?