Dear Carrie,
Two and a half years ago, my husband and I moved from a home we had owned and lived in for 10 years. At that time, we bought a new house and have been renting out the old one. Will we have to pay capital gains if we sell the old house? --A Reader
Dear Reader, Great question -- and good you're asking it now. That's because, while there are generous exclusions allowed when it comes to capital gains on the sale of a home, timing is crucial, and the clock is...










Will You Have to Pay Capital Gains Taxes on the Sale of Your Home?