Report section 121 exclusion on the sale of a personal residence
Follow these steps to report the sale of a personal residence with a section 121 exclusion for an estate or trust.
- Go to theIncomescreen in theIncomefolder and select the statement button forCapital gains or (losses).
- Enter the sale information for the personal residence in 1 row.
- Add another row for the Section 121 exclusion with the same date acquired and date sold.
- SelectH Sold or exchanged main home at a gainfrom the dropdown in theAdj Codecolumn.
- Enter the amount you calculated for the Section 121 exclusion in theAdj to Gain/Losscolumn.
- Review Form 8949 and Schedule D for accuracy, and make any necessary adjustments in theCapital gains (losses)statement.