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: If your profit exceeds the exclusion limits, you can often reduce your taxable gain by adding the cost of major home improvements (like a new roof or kitchen remodel) to your "cost basis".

: If your spouse passed away, you may still qualify for the full $500,000 exclusion if the sale occurs within two years of their death and other criteria are met. : If your profit exceeds the exclusion limits,

: Can exclude up to $500,000 of capital gains. 000 of capital gains.