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Family Home Decision Worksheet

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Sell Now

Rent It Out

Keep It

Monthly Cost of Keeping the Home

  • Property taxes (monthly share of annual bill): $ ______
  • Homeowners / vacant-home insurance: $ ______
  • Utilities — heat, water, electric: $ ______
  • Maintenance, lawn, and snow removal: $ ______
  • Repairs and unexpected fixes: $ ______
  • Total monthly cost of keeping the home: $ ______

Financial & Tax Factors to Review

  • Capital gains exclusion eligibility (primary residence 2 of last 5 years)
  • Special rules for moves into a care facility
  • Whether rental income is taxable or affects benefits
  • Cost basis, capital improvements, and prior records gathered
  • Talked with a tax professional before deciding

Questions for the Family Conversation

  • Does keeping or renting the home cover the carrying costs?
  • Will rental income affect any benefits our loved one relies on?
  • Can the family realistically maintain the property?
  • Is there a reason to hold the home for the future?
  • What does our loved one actually want to happen with the home?

General information only — not tax or legal advice · Review your situation with a qualified professional · agiftoftime.net

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