Sarah bought a home for $275,000 and invested $75,000 in major improvements (new roof, kitchen remodel, and bathroom updates). She lived in the home for 15 years as her primary residence. Today, she can sell the house for $850,000. On what amount will she be required to pay taxes by US law?

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Sarah bought a home for $275,000 and invested $75,000
in major improvements (new roof, kitchen remodel, and
bathroom updates). She lived in the home for 15 years as
her primary residence. Today, she can sell the house for
$850,000. On what amount will she be required to pay
taxes by US law?
Transcribed Image Text:Sarah bought a home for $275,000 and invested $75,000 in major improvements (new roof, kitchen remodel, and bathroom updates). She lived in the home for 15 years as her primary residence. Today, she can sell the house for $850,000. On what amount will she be required to pay taxes by US law?
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