On February 1, 2019, Patterson (who is single) sold his principal residence (home 1) at a $150,000 gain. He was able to exclude the entire gain on his 2019 tax return. Patterson purchased and moved into home 2 on the same day. Assuming Patterson lives in home 2 as his principal residence until he sells it, which of the following statements is true?   Question 29 options:   Patterson will not be allowed to exclude gain on home 2 if he sells home 2 in 2020.   Patterson will be eligible to exclude gain on home 2 only if he waits until 2024 to sell it.   In certain circumstances, Patterson may be able to exclude gain on home 2 even if he sells home 2 in 2019.   None of the choices are correct.

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On February 1, 2019, Patterson (who is single) sold his principal residence (home 1) at a $150,000 gain. He was able to exclude the entire gain on his 2019 tax return. Patterson purchased and moved into home 2 on the same day. Assuming Patterson lives in home 2 as his principal residence until he sells it, which of the following statements is true?

 

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Patterson will not be allowed to exclude gain on home 2 if he sells home 2 in 2020.

 

Patterson will be eligible to exclude gain on home 2 only if he waits until 2024 to sell it.

 

In certain circumstances, Patterson may be able to exclude gain on home 2 even if he sells home 2 in 2019.

 

None of the choices are correct.

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