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Originally Posted by Gigi3000
The bank said it had cost basis of $160000 and that usually no tax on that. Except if I go with the 5 year thing, if there's no exclusion ratio, I'd be taxed on the whole $360000.They're checking that now. If I'm taxed on the whole thing, then I'd do a lump sum
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No way anyone can tax you on the entire $360k. Please re-read my prior post differentiating non-taxable payouts from exclusion ratios. Sounds like the bank is pursuing the wrong question or they're miscommunicating to you.
Anxious to hear more!