This Year, Fred and Wilma, Married Filing Joint, Sold Their

question 124

Multiple Choice

This year, Fred and Wilma, married filing joint, sold their home (sales price $750,000; cost $200,000) . All closing costs were paid by the buyer. Fred and Wilma owned and lived in their home for 20 years. How much of the gain is included in gross income?

• A) $50,000
• B) $300,000
• C) $550,000
• D) $250,000
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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