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2 articles on Midlife Simplicity tagged "home sale exclusion."

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Selling
Home Sale Tax Exclusion for Sellers 65 and Older: Should You Wait for the $1 Million Bill?

H.R. 9064 would lift the home-sale exclusion to $1 million for long-time owners 65 and older. It has not passed. Here is how to run your own numbers and decide.

Helen Ward Oct 27, 2026 7 min read
Selling
Capital Gains Tax on Selling Your Family Home in 2026

The home sale exclusion has sat at $250,000 and $500,000 since 1997. Here is how long-time owners can tell whether they will owe, and what to gather before the sale.

Helen Ward Oct 7, 2026 8 min read