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Deciding to SellTiming is everythingTiming is everythingClosing the deal
Once you've sold your home, make sure to keep your papers in order and know your rights as a homeseller.

Tax Breaks
Of course, one of the bestparts about buying a home is the tax break you receive from the government.Contact the Internal Revenue Service directly at 1-800-TAX-FORM and ask for thefollowing free publications, which are designed to assist you in the sale ofyour home:

  • 521 "Moving Expenses"
  • 523 "Selling Your Home"
  • 527 "Residential Rental Property"
  • 534 "Depreciation"
  • 541 "Tax Information on Partnerships"
  • 551 "Basis of Assets"
  • 555 "Federal Tax Information on Community Property"
  • 561 "Determining the Value of Donated Property"
  • 590 "Individual Retirement Arrangements"
  • 908 "Bankruptcy and Other Debt Cancellation"
  • 936 "Home Mortgage Interest Deduction"

Make a File
File all closing andsettlement papers, including warranty deed, HUD-1 settlement statement, titlereport and your original Buy/Sell agreement. Also be sure to include receiptsfor any home improvements you made while you owned the house, in the event thatyou have to pay capital tax gains.

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