Edward, Age 52, Leased a House for One Year in Memphis

question 96

Essay

Edward, age 52, leased a house for one year in Memphis with an option to buy as his personal residence. At the end of the lease, he purchased the house. He lived there for an additional 26 months before his employer transferred him to Tucson. Expecting to be in Tucson for 18 to 24 months, he rented the Memphis house for 18 months with an option to extend on a month-to-month basis for an additional 6 months. At the end of the 18-month period, Edward's employer offered him a permanent position in Tucson as branch manager. The tenant who had been occupying Edward's house in Memphis purchased it at the end of the 24-month extended lease period. Is Edward eligible to elect exclusion treatment under § 121?

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Definitions:

Nonmonetary Costs

Costs not easily quantified in monetary terms, including time, effort, and emotional investment made by consumers in association with a purchase.

Marketers

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Transactional Cost

The expenses incurred during a trade or deal, including costs of information, negotiation, and enforcement of contracts.

Special Occasion

Events or dates that hold particular significance and often call for celebration or recognition, which can influence consumer behavior.