Question:
How long do you have to live in a house before you call rent it out? With out capital gains being taxed?

Answer:
Your question came up on my screen just a little funny.

The general rule is that you must have lived in the house for 2 of the last 5 years, back from the date of sale.

Then you get to exclude the capital gain up to $250,000 or up to $500,000 if you are married!

For good incentive to marry if you are not already!!!

I hope this helps. Good Luck.

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