Carl Carter had purchased a residence on January 12,2017 , for ($ 165,000) and then sold it

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Carl Carter had purchased a residence on January 12,2017 , for \(\$ 165,000\) and then sold it on April 12, 2018, for \(\$ 440,000\) because of severe health problems.

a. How much gain can Carl exclude and how much must he recognize?

b. If Carl instead sold the home for \(\$ 300,000\), how much could Carl exclude and how much must he recognize?

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CCH Federal Taxation 2019 Comprehensive Topics

ISBN: 9780808049081

2019 Edition

Authors: Ephraim P. Smith, Philip J. Harmelink, James R. Hasselback

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