It’s often said that buying a house is one of the best investments you can make. And, just like any investment, it comes with tax issues. With an investment like stocks or bonds, the profit you make when you sell your holdings – minus the initial investment and any expenses that comprise your tax basis  – is subject to tax. If you buy and sell an investment in 12 months or less, your profit is taxed as ordinary gains, just like all your other taxable income. If you hold the investment for more than a year ...