Under What Circumstances May a Partial § 121 Exclusion Be

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Essay

Under what circumstances may a partial § 121 exclusion be available even though the taxpayer has used the § 121 exclusion within the two-year period preceding the sale of the current residence?

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Definitions:

Osama Bin Laden

A Saudi Arabian terrorist best known for founding al-Qaeda, the organization responsible for the September 11 attacks on the United States and numerous other terrorist acts.

Balkan Crisis

A series of conflicts and political tensions in the Balkan Peninsula, which were instrumental in igniting World War I, highlighting the complexities of nationalism, empire, and alliance systems in early 20th century Europe.

NATO Forces

Military forces from member countries of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, an intergovernmental military alliance between North American and European countries established in 1949 for mutual defense.

Aerial Bombardment

Military strategy involving dropping bombs from aircraft onto ground targets, often used in warfare to damage infrastructure and enemy forces.