Ian and Mia Married in Early 2018 and Purchased a New

question 17

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Ian and Mia married in early 2018 and purchased a new home together. Each owned and lived in separate residences prior to the marriage. Ian purchased his residence 5 years ago for $190,000 and he added a master bedroom and bathroom addition at a cost of $40,000. Mia purchased her home three years ago for $135,000. In late 2018, Ian sold his residence for $510,000 and paid a sales commission of $8,000. After paying off his $80,000 mortgage balance, he received the remaining cash proceeds of $422,000. In late 2018 Mia sold her residence for $190,000 and paid a sales commission of $2,000. She had paid off her mortgage so she received $188,000 cash from the sale. If Ian and Mia file a joint tax return for 2018, how much gain do they recognize on their 2018 joint tax return from the sales of their previous homes?

• A) 0
• B) $22,000
• C) $53,000
• D) $84,000

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