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§1031 → §121 Primary Residence Conversion

Rental → primary home to stack $500K exclusion on top of deferred gains.

Overview

Do a §1031 exchange into a rental, hold as investment (typically 2+ years), then convert to primary residence. After living in it 2 of 5 years, claim §121 exclusion ($250K single / $500K married) on top of the originally deferred gain — subject to non-qualified use proration rules.

Best fit
RE investors nearing exitMarried filersFlexible on residence
Estimated impact
Up to $500K additional tax-free gain on top of deferral

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