Amends the Internal Revenue Code to allow, at the election of the taxpayer, a nonrecognition of gain on the sale of a residence to the extent that the cost of purchasing a new residence is not more than $100,000 less than the adjusted sales price of the old residence.
Extends from 36 to 60 months the rollover period for nonrecognition of gain on the sale of a principal residence.
Allows a deduction for cash contributions to a savings account created or organized for the benefit of the taxpayer (or the taxpayer and spouse if married) for the exclusive purpose of purchasing the taxpayer's principal residence. Limits the maximum annual deduction to $4,000, with a maximum lifetime deduction of $20,000. Exempts such accounts from income taxation. Excludes distributions from such accounts from gross income so long as they are used exclusively for the purchase of a principal residence. Imposes a ten percent surtax on distributions from individual housing accounts which are not used for the purchase of a principal residence.
Prohibits the deduction of interest on that portion of home loans which exceeds $150,000.
Became Public Law No: 97-34.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
See H.R.4242.
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