A Taxpayer Who Sells a Principal Residence That Has Been

question 64

True/False

A taxpayer who sells a principal residence that has been used (or is being used) as a rental property will not be allowed to exclude the portion of the gain attributable to depreciation even if the taxpayer meets the ownership and use tests and the gain realized on the sale is lower than the maximum exclusion amount.

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Definitions:

Reported Income

The income figure that a company officially reports to its shareholders and regulatory bodies, often after adjustments and before taxes.

Influencing Investee

An investment situation where the investor has significant influence over, but not control of, the financial and operating policies of another entity.

Available-for-sale Securities

Financial assets not classified as held-to-maturity or trading securities, which can be sold in response to liquidity needs or changes in interest rates.

Common Stock

A type of security that represents ownership in a corporation, granting holders voting rights and a share in the company's profits via dividends.