Finance
A Washington homeowner sells their home after 3 years and receives $180,000 in capital gain. They are single. Under IRC Section 121, how much of the gain is excluded from federal income tax?
AThe entire $180,000 is excluded
B$125,000 is excluded (the old pre-1997 exclusion)
C$180,000 is fully taxable because they have not lived there 5 years
D$250,000 can be excluded, so the entire $180,000 gain is excluded✓ Correct
Explanation
Under IRC Section 121, a single homeowner who has owned and used the home as their primary residence for at least 2 of the last 5 years may exclude up to $250,000 of capital gain. Since the gain is $180,000 (less than $250,000), the entire gain is excluded from federal income tax.
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