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

question 76

Multiple Choice

This year, Fred and Wilma, married filing jointly, 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)$550,000
• B)$300,000
• C)$250,000
• D)$50,000
• E)None of the choices are correct.

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