Steve and Cheryl, a married couple who file a joint return decided to sell their principal residence. which had a basis of $ 162,000. They had owned and occupied the residence for 11 years. To make it more attractive to prospective buyers, they has it painted in April at a cost of $5,000 and paid for the work immediately. They sole the house in May for $395,000. Broker's commissions and other selling expenses amounted to $24,000. What is the amount of realized gain that must be recognized? Alan is considering making a $2,000 investment in a venture which will generate immediate tax benefits will not claim itemized deductions, has a tax liability before the investment of $10,000 and marginal tax bracket. If the investment is of a type that produces a tax credit of 50% of the amount of investment. by how much will Alan's tax liability decline if he makes the investment? Steve and Cheryl, a married couple who file a joint return decided to sell their principal residence. which had a basis of $ 162,000. They had owned and occupied the residence for 11 years. To make it more attractive to prospective buyers, they has it painted in April at a cost of $5,000 and paid for the work immediately. They sole the house in May for $395,000. Broker's commissions and other selling expenses amounted to $24,000. What is the amount of realized gain that must be recognized? Alan is considering making a $2,000 investment in a venture which will generate immediate tax benefits will not claim itemized deductions, has a tax liability before the investment of $10,000 and marginal tax bracket. If the investment is of a type that produces a tax credit of 50% of the amount of investment. by how much will Alan's tax liability decline if he makes the investment