Edward, Age 52, Leased a House for One Year in Memphis

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Essay

Edward, age 52, leased a house for one year in Memphis with an option to buy as his personal residence. At the end of the lease, he purchased the house. He lived there for an additional 26 months before his employer transferred him to Tucson. Expecting to be in Tucson for 18 to 24 months, he rented the Memphis house for 18 months with an option to extend on a month-to-month basis for an additional 6 months. At the end of the 18-month period, Edward's employer offered him a permanent position in Tucson as branch manager. The tenant who had been occupying Edward's house in Memphis purchased it at the end of the 24-month extended lease period. Is Edward eligible to elect exclusion treatment under § 121?

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Definitions:

Pediatrician

A medical doctor specializing in the care and treatment of children and adolescents, addressing their physical, behavioral, and mental health issues.

Developmental Milestone

Specific skills or abilities that most children exhibit at a certain age range, marking significant progress in physical, emotional, or intellectual development.

Lifting Head

An early developmental milestone in infants, indicating neck and upper body strength, where the infant is able to lift and hold up their head independently.

Rolling Over

A developmental milestone where an infant learns to turn over from the back to the stomach or vice versa, usually occurring around 4 to 6 months of age.