On February 1, 2019, Stephen (who is single) sold his principal residence (home 1) at a $100,000 gain. He was able to exclude the entire gain on his 2019 tax return. Stephen purchased and moved into home 2 on the same day. Assuming Stephen lives in home 2 as his principal residence until he sells it, which of the following statements is true? Multiple Choice

Under no circumstance will Stephen be allowed to exclude gain on home 2 if he sells home 2 in 2020.

Stephen will be eligible to exclude gain on home 2 only if he waits until 2024 to sell it.

In certain circumstances, Stephen may be able to exclude gain on home 2 even if he sells home 2 in 2019.

None of the choices are correct.