Capital Gains Tax on Selling a House in Arizona 2026: How the $250,000 Exclusion Works

Published on: 08/31/2026

Most Arizona home sellers owe no capital gains tax. Live in the house 2 of the last 5 years and you exclude $250,000 of gain, or $500,000 married. Arizona also subtracts 25% of long term gain. Pillar Mortgage Group, NMLS #2700076.

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