Is there a one-time capital gains exemption for seniors' real estate sales in CA?

April 15, 2005

Date:  Mon, 14 Mar 2005
From:  Lars

Is there still a one time capital gains exemption for real estate sales in California? Do I have to wait until I'm 55 years old or is this good at any time?

Thanks, Lars

Answer

Date:  Fri, 01 Apr 2005

Hello Lars,

No. The old senior citizen exemption for a sale of a principal residence was repealed back in 1997.

Good luck!
Mike Gray

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