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Significant tax reform legislation was signed into law with the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. This legislation replaced both the one-time $125,000 tax-free exclusion for homeowners aged 55 and older, and the "rollover" deferment of capital gains tax requiring the purchase of a replacement home of higher or equal cost within two years of the sale of your principal residence.

With this change, a married couple filing their taxes jointly pays capital gains taxes only on that portion of home sales profits that exceeds $500,000. Single taxpayers, heads of households, and married persons filing separately may exclude up to $250,000. The exclusion is available for all sales of homes that occurred on or after May 6, 1997. Homeowners can use this tax-free provision every two years.

You are allowed to keep these tax-free profits only if you have owned and used the home as your principal residence for two out of the five years prior to the sale of the property. Although the regulations do not require continuous occupancy, the IRS specifies that your principal residence must be the home you use for the majority of time during the year. Consult your tax advisor about your personal circumstance.

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4544 West Marl Lake Road
Roscommon, MI 48653
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Experience, knowledge and integrity are the foundation of our business. Dale McDonald, Dennis McDonald, Jeri Ann Janisse and Sandy Meyer, working as a team, are committed to assuring that every client receives the attention they deserve. With more than 25 years of experience in the Higgins Lake, Houghton Lake and Roscommon real estate market, we have a wealth of knowledge that is unmatched in our area. Customers and clients can depend on us for honest, accurate information about our community and competent advice in buying or selling real estate. Dale and Dennis have owned Re/Max of Higgins Lake since its inception and take great pride in the many referrals received from past customers and clients. Call or e-mail us today. We look forward to hearing from you.

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