On February 1, 2017, a 39-year-old widow buys a new residence for $150,000. Three months later, she

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On February 1, 2017, a 39-year-old widow buys a new residence for $150,000. Three months later, she sells her old residence for $310,000 (adjusted basis of $120,000). Selling expenses totaled $21,000. She lived in the old house for 15 years.

a. Whatare the widow’s realized and recognized gain or loss?

b. What is her basis in the new residence?

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Fundamentals Of Taxation 2018

ISBN: 9781259713736

11th Edition

Authors: Ana M. Cruz Dr., Michael Deschamps, Frederick Niswander, Debra Prendergast, Dan Schisler

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