Most of my clients profit from selling their homes, and they often have questions about capital gains tax. When you sell your primary residence, you are not taxed on your profit if (1) you have lived in the home for two out of the last five years and (2) your gain does not exceed $250,000 as a single taxpayer or $500,000 as a married couple filing jointly. Gains above these limits are taxed at the current rate of 15% for higher income taxpayers and 5% for lower income taxpayers. In 2008 the 15% rate will continue for higher income taxpayers; while the 5% lower income rate will drop to 0% for the 2008 tax year only. On January 1, 2009, the long-term capital gains tax rates will once again be 15% and 5% through 2010. Homeowners can use this tax-free provision every two years. As set forth in the American Job Creation Act of 2004, properties converted from a 1031 exchange property into a primary residence must be held and used as a primary residence for at least five years to qualify for the tax exemption. Consult your tax accountant for more detailed information regarding your particular circumstance.

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Jolie Powell has been a distinguished leader in the Real Estate industry since 1987. Prior to entering the world of Real Estate, Jolie had a successful career in advertising in Manhattan, New York. Always working to be at the top of her profession, Jolie has received her Certified International Property Specialist (CIPS) designation, Certified Buyer Representative (CBR) and Senior Real Estate Specialist (SRES) designations. Jolie also serves as Director of the Multiple Listing Service of Long Island and now elected as Zone Chairperson for the MLS. Jolie’s expertise in counseling buyers and sellers brings people together from Long Island and, indeed, from all over the world. Having lived abroad and traveled extensively, Jolie has an excellent understanding of many cultures. As a Cuban-born American, Jolie is fluent in Spanish and communicates well with domestic and international clients, as well as professionals in other fields. Jolie is proud of the high level of trust she and her clients have established and she looks forward to continue building exceptional client broker relationships. Proudly selling homes and real estate in Port Jefferson, Stony Brook, Setauket, Miller Place, Smithtown, Mt. Sinai, Rocky Point, Port Jefferson Station. North Shore of Long Island.

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