this isn't true. 250k-500k can be tax free by meeting few requirements (living in the house >2 years).

http://www.bankrate.com/finance/taxes/capital-gains-and-your...

As if home owners don't have a sweet enough deal already?

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/05/09/magazine/how-homeownershi...

I thought a bunch of the gains on the sale of a home was tax free if it's your primary residence and you meet other requirements?