We conform to the IRS rules and allow you to exclude, up to a certain amount, the gain you make on the sale of your home. Typically, capital gains tax rates depend on three key factors: your taxable income, your filing status, and the duration of property ownership before the sale.If you profit from the sale of a home in California, then you may owe some capital gains tax unless you qualify for an exclusion. I sold my unsecured property and still received a tax bill. When you sell a home in California, you must complete Franchise Tax Board (FTB) form 593. The formula to get to the capital gains tax is (proceeds purchase price improvements) x tax rate. California Property Tax provides an overview of property tax assessment in California. Please check back in March 2025 for updates. California has among the highest taxes in the nation. Let us help you obtain the assets that are rightfully yours during divorce.