lois bought a house in july 2009 for $200000 and moved in immediately. in july 2012, she rented it out as she was sent overseas ny her employer. at that time, the house was valued at $350000. she sold it in july of the current tax year for $360000. Calculate Bunny’s net capital gain/(loss) for the current tax year, indicating where  appropriate which element of the cost base is applicable for each outlay. Support your  answer with income tax legislation where necessary

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lois bought a house in july 2009 for $200000 and moved in immediately. in july 2012, she rented it out as she was sent overseas ny her employer. at that time, the house was valued at $350000. she sold it in july of the current tax year for $360000. Calculate Bunny’s net capital gain/(loss) for the current tax year, indicating where  appropriate which element of the cost base is applicable for each outlay. Support your  answer with income tax legislation where necessary

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