QUESTION:
I own a duplex. What can I do?

ANSWER:
The IRS treats this as 2 separate properties when it is sold:

  1. the personal residence portion qualifies for the new rules for home sales;
  2. the rental side qualifies for sales of investment property, including 1031.

See Depreciation Recapture

For more information, see 1997 Tax Act
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