Marc, age 45, sells his personal residence on May 15, 2023, for ($180,000.) He pays ($8,000) in

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Marc, age 45, sells his personal residence on May 15, 2023, for \($180,000.\) He pays \($8,000\) in selling expenses and \($900\) in repair expenses to help sell the residence. He has lived in the residence since 1995, when he purchased it for \($55,000\).

In 2004, he paid \($6,000\) to install central air conditioning. If Marc purchases a new principal residence in December of the current year for \($162,000,\) what is the realized gain, recognized gain, and the basis for the new residence?


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Pearsons Federal Taxation 2024 Individuals

ISBN: 9780138238100

37th Edition

Authors: Mitchell Franklin, Luke E. Richardson

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