Shantel Owned and Lived in a Home for Five Years

question 105

Multiple Choice

Shantel owned and lived in a home for five years before marrying Daron.Shantel and Daron lived in the home for two years before selling it at a $700,000 gain.Shantel was the sole owner of the residence until it was sold.How much of the gain may Shantel and Daron exclude?

• A)$0.
• B)$250,000.
• C)$500,000.
• D)$700,000.

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Variable Expenses

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Variable Expenses

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Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not vary with the level of production or sales, remaining constant over a specified period of time.