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To avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of your primary residence, you must live in the house for at least two of the five years preceding the sale. This is known as the "ownership and use test." If you meet this requirement, you may be eligible for an exclusion of up to $250,000 in gains for single filers and up to $500,000 for married couples filing jointly.

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