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Capital Gains When Selling Your Home in NC
Understanding capital gains tax when selling your Charlotte home can save you thousands. The primary residence exclusion and NC-specific rules affect your tax liability.
Common Questions
Do I pay capital gains when I sell my Charlotte home?
If you have lived in the home as your primary residence for 2 of the past 5 years, you can exclude up to $250,000 (single) or $500,000 (married) of capital gains from taxes. Most Charlotte homeowners qualify for this exclusion.
What if my gain exceeds the exclusion?
Gains above the $250K/$500K exclusion are taxed at federal capital gains rates (0%, 15%, or 20% depending on income) plus NC state income tax at 4.5%.
Does NC have a capital gains tax?
NC does not have a separate capital gains tax rate. Capital gains are taxed as ordinary income at the flat 4.5% NC income tax rate.
How do I calculate my gain?
Sale price minus selling costs minus your adjusted basis (original purchase price plus qualifying improvements). Keep records of all major improvements -- they reduce your taxable gain.
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