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Doubling Tax Exclusion on Principal Residence Sale Gains

This bill doubles the amount of profit from the sale of a principal residence that is excluded from income tax. The limit increases from $250,000 to $500,000 for single filers and from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for married couples. This change allows citizens to keep significantly more money from their home sale, aiming to encourage more properties to be listed on the market.
Key points
Tax changes: The tax exclusion limit for gains from selling a home is doubled (up to $500,000 for single filers).
Financial benefit: Married couples can exclude up to $1,000,000 of profit from the sale of their principal residence from taxation.
Inflation protection: The new exclusion limits will be adjusted annually for inflation to maintain their real value over time.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_1340
Sponsor: Rep. Panetta, Jimmy [D-CA-19]
Process start date: 2025-02-13