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Jack B.
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2/5 year primary residence IRS test

Jack B.
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What if you lived in a property as a primary residence for 2 years, and rented it for 4 years, then moved back into it for 2 years before selling it? Does it still qualify for the capital gains tax exclusion or will one year be considered non qualifying use?

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@Jack B.

First, @Account Closed.

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