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Capital Gains

"The taxes on capital gains are always a major concern whenever you consider any real estate sale.

You may not be aware of the 1997 changes to the capital gains tax code and how those changes may affect you when you sell your home. In general, a married couple who has owned and occupied their home for at least two of the past five years, can earn up to $500,000 on the sale of the home and pay no federal income tax whatsoever. A single person can earn up to $250,000-- completely tax-free!

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