Sold home jointly owned with wife? Here's how you can claim 100% LTCG benefit
The most important point to note in this matter is the proof of the financing for the first property.
If you have a clear trail and adequate documentation that can establish the money to buy the first property was entirely yours, then the new property need not be purchased in joint names.
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