During the current year, Ted and Judy, a married couple, decided to sell their residence, which...

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During the current year, Ted and Judy, a married couple, decided to sell their residence, which had a basis of $162,000. They had owned and occupied the residence for 11 years. They sold the house in May for $405,000. Broker's commissions and other selling expenses amounted to $24,000. Since they both are age 68, they decide to rent an apartment. They purchase an annuity with the net proceeds from the sale. What is the recognized gain? During the current year, Ted and Judy, a married couple, decided to sell their residence, which had a basis of $162,000. They had owned and occupied the residence for 11 years. They sold the house in May for $405,000. Broker's commissions and other selling expenses amounted to $24,000. Since they both are age 68, they decide to rent an apartment. They purchase an annuity with the net proceeds from the sale. What is the recognized gain?

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