Source: CNBC —
If you recently made a profit selling your home, it may come with a costly surprise this filing season: capital gains taxes on your windfall.
In 2021, the average U.S. home seller scored a profit of $94,092, up 71% from $55,000 two years ago, according to ATTOM, a nationwide property database.
While many sellers’ profits fall under the capital gains thresholdsfor primary homes, others may get hit with an unexpected bill, particularly long-time property owners, experts say.
