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Avoid Getting Blindsided with Capital Gains when Selling a 2nd Home!

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Real Estate Agent with Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 UT DRE# 6541633-SA00
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Avoid Getting Blindsided with Capital Gains when Selling a 2nd Home!

 

When property owners are ready to put a property on the market, it's important for them to understand all tax consequences prior to selling. Meeting with a tax professional first, is highly recommended. How much a 2nd home seller will pay in capital gains, depends on multiple factors:

~ longevity of home ownership

~ how the property was used

~ total cost of home improvements

~ profit made from the sale of property

~ filing status and income

~ the applicable gains tax rate

 

Home improvements can be deducted that were made to the home from the adjusted base of the property. This can reduce the amount of the taxable gain. For example: Hiring a company to install a pergola, renovations or the addition of a pool, the cost becomes deductible.

 

While it is my job to help guide a home sale, tax advice is not in my realm of expertise. Again, consult with a tax professional when unsure about capital gains taxes. One who is experienced, reputable and can help determine eligibility for exclusions and calculate potential tax liability.

 

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Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

You are correct about that! An experienced, trusted tax person can figure out the best course for a seller, prior to recording, Paul S. Henderson, REALTOR®, CRS.

Dec 01, 2023 12:54 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Similar to getting bombarded with compacted snowballs in the head when the person throwing knows your attention is elsewhere, except much worse. Not exactly a preferred end result, George Souto!

Dec 01, 2023 12:55 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Trish Cole, being proactive in this respect can prevent so many unsavory experiences. There are consequences to being ignorant and the 'I didn't know' defense is unacceptable!

Dec 01, 2023 01:00 PM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Associate Real Estate Broker

I recently had to lay this out for a client as he was selling a second home. I gave him some tips with a 1031 exchange which may happen with a vacation home in Florida.

Dec 01, 2023 01:46 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Better to be armed with the right information than to suffer through the unintended consequences, Ed (Edward) Silva, 203-206-0754. A vacation home in Florida sounds nice for many who are in colder temps!

Dec 01, 2023 03:59 PM
Dorie Dillard Austin TX
Coldwell Banker Realty ~ 512.750.6899 - Austin, TX
NW Austin ~ Canyon Creek and Spicewood/Balcones

Good advice Wanda. Always best to have the facts and go in with your eyes wide open!

Dec 01, 2023 05:06 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

The more information, the better, in most cases, Dorie Dillard Austin TX. That way, less stress, unexpected impediments or delays in the process!

Dec 01, 2023 05:46 PM
Charles Ross - eXp Realty (Salina Group) | Broker
Salina Group - Salina, KS
Love To Help People

Great article, Wanda! Your focus on the complexities of capital gains tax in the context of selling a second home provides much-needed clarity. This is valuable advice for anyone in the real estate market. #CapitalGains #InformedRealEstate 📊🏖️

Dec 01, 2023 07:55 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Thank you Charles Ross - eXp Realty LLC. Best representation means encouraging clients to search out all options that benefit them best up front!

Dec 01, 2023 08:01 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

The best thing to do with capital gains of any kind is to invest them into an Opportunity Zone fund, especially if you can allow them to increase in value for another 10 years.  By doing so, you never have to pay taxes on those capital gains nor the future gains!

Dec 02, 2023 04:29 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

Great point! Sellers should always look at the tax ramifications of a sale - it wouldn't be good to be surprised in April.

Dec 02, 2023 05:01 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Wanda... an excellent alert... I find that no matter how experienced a homeowner, many forget this particular issue of capital gains or know little about it.

Dec 02, 2023 06:33 AM
Joe Jackson
Keller Williams Capital Partners Realty - Columbus, OH
Clintonville and Central Ohio Real Estate Expert

It’s a great post. Thank you for sharing!

 

Have a super fantastic week!

Joe Jackson, Realtor-KWCP

Dec 04, 2023 10:54 AM
Michael J. Perry
Fathom Realty - Lancaster, PA
Lancaster, PA Relo Specialist

I’ve been selling my Rental Properties and the Key Number is $250,000 ! That number and below is taxed at 15%. The dollars received above that are taxed at 23.8% .  Also if a couple are on Medicare , it will triple their monthly payments !

Dec 04, 2023 04:56 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Consulting with a trusted tax person is the first part of getting much needed information to move forward in listing a 2nd home, Endre Barath, Jr.!

Dec 04, 2023 06:24 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Interesting information, Brian England. Never heard of that!

Dec 04, 2023 06:24 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

No one likes those kind of surprises, Kat Palmiotti!

Dec 04, 2023 06:25 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

Capital gains when selling is part of any 2nd home, investment property or vacational rental and the more home owners know, the better, Nina Hollander, Broker!

Dec 04, 2023 06:26 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

You're welcome, Joe Jackson, thanks for stopping by!

Dec 04, 2023 06:26 PM
Wanda Kubat-Nerdin - Wanda Can!
Red Rock Real Estate (435) 632-9374 - St. George, UT
Southern Utah's Preferred Real Estate Agent.

The is a huge difference in taxation, Michael J. Perry and advantageous to know when selling a property or properties, as in your case!

Dec 04, 2023 06:28 PM
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