Selling your home before 2 years
Partial exclusion
Can You Write Off Selling Your Home Before 2 Years?
Short answer: A move for a new job, health, or unforeseen events can qualify for a partial home sale exclusion, prorated by the time you lived there.
Otherwise the full gain is taxable.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
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Selling your home before 2 years
Partial exclusion
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Other Expenses
Personal Tax Deductions
A move for a new job, health, or unforeseen events can qualify for a partial home sale exclusion, prorated by the time you lived there.
BizWriteOffs provides educational information only and is not tax, legal, or accounting advice. Deductibility depends on your specific facts and records. Consult a qualified tax professional.
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A move for a new job, health, or unforeseen events can qualify for a partial home sale exclusion, prorated by the time you lived there. Otherwise the full gain is taxable.
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