Matt and Opal Were Married in April of 2017

question 38

Multiple Choice

Matt and Opal were married in April of 2017.Matt has lived in his personal residence for fifteen years and Opal moved into the house after the marriage.Matt died in October 2017.Opal sold the house at a $300,000 gain in December,2017.How much of the gain can Opal exclude?

• A)$0.
• B)$250,000.
• C)$300,000.
• D)None of these.

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