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posted Oct 30, 2019 5:57:59 AM

If we bought a rental property for $420k and sell it for $520k, what is the amount that would be taxable for capital gains? We would like to income split and are retired

Our individual retirement income is also equal. One is not higher than the other.

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 5:58:01 AM

If the profit is $100,000 you would each pay tax on $50,000 assuming there are no other adjustments, in which case, it would be somewhat less.

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New Member
Oct 30, 2019 5:58:01 AM

If the profit is $100,000 you would each pay tax on $50,000 assuming there are no other adjustments, in which case, it would be somewhat less.

New Member
Oct 30, 2019 5:58:02 AM

Thank you. So effectively, we are paying tax on 50% of the profit, not 100% of the profit?

New Member
Oct 30, 2019 5:58:03 AM

To clarify, you would each report capital gains of $50,000.  The actual taxable amount would be $25,000 each added to your taxable income on each of your returns.

New Member
Oct 30, 2019 5:58:05 AM

Great, thanks for the clarification.