Jim, a single taxpayer, bought his home 20 years ago for $25,000. He has lived in the

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Jim, a single taxpayer, bought his home 20 years ago for $25,000. He has lived in the home continuously since he purchased it. In 2016, he sells his home for $300,000. What is Jim’s taxable gain on the sale?

a. $0
b. $25,000
c. $125,000
d. $175,000

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2017

ISBN: 9781305872738

35th Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Steven Gill, Martha Altus Buller

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