Tax strategy for SFH rent converted to primary residence

Tax strategy for SFH rent converted to primary residence

Cleveland, OH · Member since 2019 · 38 posts · 17 votes

I bought my first home as my primary residence in 2018 and then bought a duplex in 2020 which I moved into as a primary residence. The former home was rented out for a year, then we had to sell the duplex and move back into the single family for health reasons. 

For 2022 taxes, we used the reasons for selling the duplex as a change in health which meant we were exempt from capital gains (even though we didn't live in for two full years).

However, I now have to move from the SFH due to a change in jobs more than 50 miles away. But because I took the exemption above, I can't take another exemption within two years. 

I was curious if there was a way around paying capital gains on the SFH. Specifically, I thought about a 1031, but my next property isn't for business or rental, and the SFH was only used for rental for 1 year.

Thoughts?

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  • Accountant · McKinney, TX · Member since 2023 · 394 posts · 580 votes
    3y

    Daniel, I might be able to help if I a more complete picture of your situation.  I'll connect.

  • Basit SiddiqiBusiness Member
    Accountant · New York, NY · Member since 2015 · 8k+ posts · 3k+ votes
    3y

    How did you exclude 100% of the gain on a duplex if the assumption is that you only lived in one side?

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