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Older Homeowners Face Challenges with Tax on Home Sales

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Older Homeowners Face Challenges with Tax on Home Sales

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  • Many **older homeowners** are considering selling their homes but are deterred by a growing **federal capital gains tax**.
  • The tax, applicable on profits over **$250,000** for individuals and **$500,000** for couples, hasn't adjusted for inflation, now impacting more middle-income people.
  • **Home sales** subject to this tax have greatly increased, from **1.3% in 2003** to **8% in 2023**, indicating a significant shift.
  • **Policymakers** are responding, with proposals to double tax exclusions and index them to inflation to enhance housing market activity.
  • Concerns about rising home values and taxes are leading many retirees to feel **locked in** and uncertain about their financial future.

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