Consider the following information for Mr. and Mrs. Di Palma: On June 10, 2018, they sold
Question:
Consider the following information for Mr. and Mrs. Di Palma: • On June 10, 2018, they sold their principal residence for $80,000 and incur $6,000 of selling expenses. The basis of the residence, acquired in 2006, is $50,000.
• On June 25, 2018, they purchased a new principal residence for $90,000 and occupied it immediately.
• On May 10, 2019, they purchase their neighbor's residence for $115,000 and occupy the residence immediately.
• On August 29, 2019, they sell the residence purchased on June 25, 2018, for $148,000. They pay $7,000 of selling expenses.
Determine:
a. Realized gain on the sale of the residence in 2018.
b. Recognized gain on the sale of the residence in 2018.
c. Realized gain on the sale of the residence in 2019.
d. Recognized gain on the sale of the residence in 2019.
Step by Step Answer:
Federal Taxation 2020 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9780135196274
33rd Edition
Authors: Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson, David S. Hulse