How do I report the sale of my house that I sold in Jan 2019 but only was living in it until May 2016? I was renting it from June 2016-November 2019.

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How do I report the sale of my house that I sold in Jan 2019 but only was living in it until May 2016? I was renting it from June 2016-November 2019.

As you have lived in the house for at least 2 years in the 5 years prior to the sale, you are eligible for the capital gain exclusion of $250.000 ($500,000 if filing jointly).

Please read this TurboTax answer on how to enter this sale in TurboTax.

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