{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Real Estate Is Taxing","title":"#19: 121 Exclusion Examples, Timing  = Taxes ","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/b5dbf2b0\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1607,"description":"Examples of the 121 Exclusion which showcase how small changes, can lead to huge tax impacts. In this episode of 'Real Estate is Taxing,' host Natalie Kolodij breaks down the intricacies of the 121 exclusion, which allows homeowners to exclude a significant amount of capital gains on the sale of their primary residence. . She details various scenarios to highlight how specific timelines and conditions—such as rental periods, military duty, and temporary absences—affect eligibility for the exclusion. By understanding these nuances, listeners can avoid costly tax errors and optimize their exclusion benefits.IG: @RE_Tax_Strategist Transcript [00:00:00] Welcome to Real Estate is Taxing, where we talk about all things real estate tax and break down complex concepts into understandable, entertaining tax topics. My name is Natalie Kolodij I'm your host, and I am so excited that you've decided to join me.[00:00:23] Have you ever pulled into the McDonald's drive through at 10 40 in the morning on a Sunday to get McDonald's breakfast? Only to find out the location near your house stopped serving breakfast at 10 30, you just missed it. And you were so sure you had till 11 o'clock to get that. Amazing egg McMuffin. [00:00:45] You've been thinking about all week. Imagine that feeling times a thousand or more. That's what today's episode is about. And the best way I could think of. To describe the [00:01:00] impact of when someone thinks they are going to qualify. For the full 1 21 exclusion and have up to a half million dollars tax free. Only to find out that the timing or the way they executed it fell a little bit short. On today's episode. I'm going to walk you guys through several different scenarios of the potential application of the 1 21 exclusion. And really point out the way a few key, little bitty timing impacts. Can lead to either a partial exclusion or in some cases, no exclusion at all. When this comes up, it is obviously something that people are pretty upset to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/7p4vFIM7-jHizm--e7xacjLelS5_7Kw6wB_KCTCk4nw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85NGRk/Y2QzMzEwMTczM2Mz/MTFiNzJkOTdmODA2/NmE3MC5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}