Which of the Following Is/are Correct Concerning a Principal Residence

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is/are correct concerning a principal residence?
I.The maximum amount of gain a single taxpayer can exclude on the sale of a principal residence is $500,000.
II.To qualify for a $250,000 exclusion, a single taxpayer must have owned and used the property as a principal residence for at least 2 of the previous 5 years.
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• A)Only statement I is correct.
• B)Only statement II is correct.
• C)Both statements are correct.
• D)Neither statement is correct.