Elvin, a single taxpayer 45 years of age, sells his residence in 2016. He receives $35,000 in cash, and the buyer assumes his $100,000 mortgage. Elvin also pays $8,100 in commissions and transfer costs.
a. Calculate the amount realized on the sale.
$ ______________
b. If the residence was acquired in 1986, and its adjusted basis is $75,000, calculate the amount and nature of the taxable gain on the sale (assuming he does not purchase a new residence).
$ ______________