The "More Homes on the Market Act" aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by substantially increasing the tax exclusion for capital gains realized from the sale of a principal residence. This legislation would double the current exclusion amounts, raising them from $250,000 to $500,000 for single filers and from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for those filing jointly. A significant new provision introduces an inflation adjustment mechanism for these increased exclusion amounts. Beginning in taxable years after 2025, the $500,000 and $1,000,000 thresholds will be indexed to the cost-of-living, ensuring their value is maintained over time. These changes would apply to all sales and exchanges occurring after the bill's enactment.
The "More Homes on the Market Act" aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 by substantially increasing the tax exclusion for capital gains realized from the sale of a principal residence. This legislation would double the current exclusion amounts, raising them from $250,000 to $500,000 for single filers and from $500,000 to $1,000,000 for those filing jointly. A significant new provision introduces an inflation adjustment mechanism for these increased exclusion amounts. Beginning in taxable years after 2025, the $500,000 and $1,000,000 thresholds will be indexed to the cost-of-living, ensuring their value is maintained over time. These changes would apply to all sales and exchanges occurring after the bill's enactment.