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Capital Gains Exclusion: An Outdated Tax Policy

Current capital gains rules deter sales, limiting housing supply. Updating the exclusion could boost inventory and improve affordability.

Capital Gains Exclusion: An Outdated Tax Policy

June 5, 2026Details
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