eticia and Stephanie Sims purchased a home in Spokane, Washington, for $400,000. They moved into the home on February 1 of year 1. They lived in the home as their primary residence until June 30 of year 5, when they sold the home for $700,000. Note: Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable. a. What amount of gain on the sale of the home are the Simses required to include in taxable income?

eticia and Stephanie Sims purchased a home in Spokane, Washington, for $400,000. They moved into the home on February 1 of year 1. They lived in the home as their primary residence until June 30 of year 5, when they sold the home for $700,000. Note: Leave no answer blank. Enter zero if applicable. a. What amount of gain on the sale of the home are the Simses required to include in taxable income?

SWFT Individual Income Taxes

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Chapter6: Deductions And Losses: In General

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