Understanding Capital Gains on Your Home Sale

An interactive guide to the tax implications of selling your primary residence.

Capital Gains Calculator

Estimate your potential capital gains and tax exclusion. Enter your details below to see a personalized calculation. This tool is for informational purposes only.

Your Estimated Results

Adjusted Cost Basis

$350,000

Total Capital Gain

$550,000

Your Max Exclusion

$500,000

Potentially Taxable Gain

$50,000

How It Works: The Key Rules

The calculator uses core IRS rules for the primary residence exclusion.

Market Context & Special Scenarios

Rising home values are making it more common for gains to exceed the exclusion limit.

The Rise in Home Values Over 20 Years

What If? Exploring Common Scenarios

Select a scenario above to see how the tax rules might apply.