Ross Lives in a House He Received as a Gift

question 32

Essay

Ross lives in a house he received as a gift from his father.His father had lived in the house for 12 years.The adjusted basis of the house to his father was $160,000 and the fair market value at the time of the gift was $140,000.Ross sells this residence after living in it for 18 months for $150,000 and purchases a new home for $125,000.He incurs selling expenses of $7,000.What is Ross' recognized gain or loss and basis for the new residence?
a.($17,000); $125,000.
b.($17,000); $142,000.
c.$3,000; $125,000.
d.$3,000; $128,000.
e.None of these.

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