Question

Ryan, age 57, is single with no dependents. In 2019, Ryan's principal residence was sold for the net amount of $400,000 after all selling expenses. Ryan bought the house in 2002 and occupied it until it was sold. On the date of sale, the house had a basis of $180,000. Ryan does not intend to buy another residence. What is the maximum exclusion of gain on sale of the residence that may be claimed on Ryan's 2019 income tax return

Answer 1

$220,000

Step-by-step explanation:

The maximum exclusion of the gain on sale of the residence which may be claimed on Ryan's 2019 income tax return will be $220,000($400,000-$180,000) because the principal residence was been sold for the net amount of $400,000 after all selling expenses in which the house was bought in 2002 and on the date of sale, the house had a basis of $180,000 given us the amount of the $220,000 as the maximum exclusion of gain on sale of the residence which may be claimed on Ryan's 2019 income tax return.