Brian and Becca Have Been Married and Living Together in Brian's

question 85

Multiple Choice

Brian and Becca have been married and living together in Brian's home for 6 years.He lived in the home alone for 20 years prior to their marriage.They sell the home, which has an adjusted basis of $120,000, for $700,000.Brian and Becca plan to use the § 121 exclusion (exclusion of gain on sale of principal residence) .In Becca's prior marriage to Dan, Dan sold his principal residence and used the § 121 exclusion.Becca and Dan filed joint returns during their seven years of marriage.They had lived in Dan's house throughout their marriage.Dan's sale had occurred one year prior to the divorce.Brian and Becca purchase a replacement residence for $650,000 one month after the sale of their home.What is the recognized gain and basis for the new home?

• A)$0; $80,000.
• B)$80,000; $150,000.
• C)$80,000; $650,000.
• D)$330,000; $650,000.

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