Will the equity gained from a home sale affect your taxes?

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In this crazy seller’s market, I’m continually asked the same question over and over: “How is the equity I’m going to gain in the sale of my home going to affect my taxes?” Mind you, I’m not an accountant or a CPA, but I do know how to navigate the relevant documents, so today I’ll walk you through the various documents you’ll want to be familiar with, which tax codes to pay attention to, and more. The topics I cover today should prompt you to call your CPA or financial advisor and help you understand which questions to ask them when discussing how to navigate your specific situation.

As always, if you have questions about this or any real estate topic or are thinking of buying or selling a home soon, don’t hesitate to reach out to me. I’m happy to help.