Hal_Al
Level 15

Deductions & credits

Yes, even though you are filing as Married Filing Jointly (MFJ), you may each claim an (up to) $250,000 exclusion on two separate houses. You do not need to wait 2 years after selling the first house to sell the 2nd.  You must meet the 2 out of 5 year rule for your house (he does not have to meet it) and he must meet the 2/5 rule for his house (you do not have to meet it)