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February 18, 2025
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Capital gains

  • February 18, 2025
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I bought a house ( principle residence ) in 1988 for $100,000

I spent $110,000 on improvements to the property

I sold the house for $900, 000

my exemption  ( single ) is $250, 000

my cost is $210, 000 total

my total net is $900,000-$250, 000-$260,000 =$410,000

my personal income ( retired ) is $35,000 

are the two added together or taxed separately ? 
thank you , 

 

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    DawnC
    Employee
    February 18, 2025

    They are taxed separately.   Your retirement income is taxed as ordinary income and the house sale is a capital gain.    

     

    Capital Gain Rates 

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