Home sale - capital gains tax?
I am selling my home in NYS and will have a gain within the exclusion amount of $250,000. I was the owner listed on the title even though the property was owned by myself and my mother. (I did this because I applied for the loan by myself.)
She provided the down payment and we both paid the monthly mortgage. I did not live in the home or in NY state more than 13 months of the 2 year requirement. However, she did. Can I still take the exclusion - perhaps assign the sale to her?
I did have twins at the end of 2006 and for financial reasons I need to now sell the home. If I can't take the full exclusion can I take a partial at least?
I'm hoping I can assign the sale to mom being that se did live there about 8 years now.
Do I need to provide proof that I lived there for 13 months? I did not work in NYS at the time. I was on FMLA with my babies.
Any advise will be soooo appreciated. Thanks.
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