On February 1, 2019, a 39-year-old widow buys a new residence for $150,000. Three months later, she
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On February 1, 2019, 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. What are the widow’s realized and recognized gain or loss?
b. What is her basis in the new residence?
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