Real estate blog entries tagged with capital gains by Jeff Kessler, Broker, ABR,GRI 512.801.5666 (Austin Homes, Realtors www.CentralTexasHomeRebates.com)

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capital gains: Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate - 03/04/10 09:04 AM

Understanding Capital Gains in Real Estate
When you sell a stock, you owe taxes on your gain - the difference between what you paid for the stock and what you sold it for. The same holds true when selling a home (or a second home), but there are some special considerations.
How to Calculate GainIn real estate, capital gains are based not on what you paid for the home, but on its adjusted cost basis. To calculate, follow these steps:
1. Purchase price: _______________________ The purchase price of the home is the sale price, not the amount of money you actually … (4 comments)

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