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Example Kelly Vargas, a single person, sold
her main home on September 15, 2014. She had owned and lived in it
as her main home for seven years. Selling expenses that Kelly can
subtract from the selling price of her home include the broker's commission,
title insurance or abstract fees, legal fees, recording fees, advertising,
escrow fees, geological surveys, and interest reimbursed on money
borrowed for an option to purchase. Kelly computed her gain
as shown below. Since her gain is less than $250,000, she will not
be taxed on the sale.
Selling price of home |
$195,000 |
Minus: selling expenses |
- 15,000 |
Amount realized on sale |
$180,000 |
Minus: adjusted basis of home |
- 50,000 |
Gain on sale |
$130,000 |
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