Capital gains on home sale calculator

To see the taxable gain, enter the sale price and the amount you paid.

This isn't tax advice; check IRS Publication 523 or talk with a tax professional. The calculation doesn't apply depreciation, partial exclusions or state income tax.

Without JavaScript the calculator cannot work out your gain. The exclusion it applies is IRC §121 (IRS Publication 523).

Filing status	Gain excluded	Source
Single	$250,000	irs.gov
Married filing jointly	$500,000	irs.gov

Exclusion for a single filer: $250,000 IRC §121
Exclusion for married couples filing jointly: $500,000 IRC §121
How ownership and use are tested: 2 of the 5 years before the sale