Real Estate Math
A Mississippi homeowner sells their primary residence for $425,000. Their adjusted basis is $225,000 and they are married filing jointly. The taxable capital gain is:
A$200,000✓ Correct
B$0 (fully excluded under §121)
C$50,000
D$100,000
Explanation
Under IRS §121, married homeowners who have owned and used the home as their primary residence for 2 of the last 5 years may exclude up to $500,000 in capital gains. Gain = $425,000 - $225,000 = $200,000.
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