
Capital Gains Tax When Selling Your Key West Vacation Home
Do you owe capital gains tax when selling a Key West vacation home? Yes. If you're selling a Key West home you've used as a vacation property or second home — not your primary residence — you owe federal capital gains tax on your full profit. The $250,000 exclusion ($500,000 for married couples) onl
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