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taxes: sold house this year, buying next year
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to your first question: yes. capital gains and losses on real-estate are treated differently than income. note here for exact irs standards.  the irs will not care about percentage change but historical (recorded) amounts.   to your second question: no  are you taxed when buying a new stock? no. but be sure to record the price paid for the house. note here for more questions. *always consult a cpa for tax advice on federal tax returns.
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