DavidD66
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Deductions & credits

You should only report 50% of the sales proceeds and cost for the house.  It was your primary residence for any 24 of the 60 months leading up to the sale then you can exclude up to $500,000 of gain - total ( $250,000 for each of you).   There is no "Divorce" button that halves everything.  You just report what applies to you.  In this case, 50% of the sale.

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