Which of the Following Statements Regarding the Exclusion of Gain

question 72

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements regarding the exclusion of gain on the sale of a principal residence is correct?

• A)A taxpayer may not exclude gain if the taxpayer is renting the residence at the time of the sale.
• B)A taxpayer may simultaneously own two homes that are eligible for the home sale exclusion.
• C)A taxpayer must be living in a residence at the time it is sold to qualify for the exclusion.
• D)For a married couple to qualify for the $500,000 exclusion, both spouses must meet the ownership and use tests.

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Definitions:

Disposable Income

The aggregate financial resource for households to allocate towards spending and saving after mitigating income taxes.

Induced Consumption

Consumer spending that increases when income increases and decreases when income decreases, other than spending necessary for basic needs.

Disposable Income

Monetary sums available to households for the prioritization of spending and saving after income tax payouts.

Disposable Income

Money in hand for households dedicated to saving and spending after navigating through income taxes.