Question

Charlotte purchases a residence for $105,000 on April 13, 2010. On July 1, 2018, she marries Howard and they use Charlotte's house as their principal residence. On May 12, 2020, they sell their home for $390,000, incurring $20,000 of selling expenses, and they purchase another residence costing $350,000. What is their realized and recognized gain?
Realized Recognized
a. $265,000 $15,000
b. $265,000 $45,000
c. $265,000 $ 0
d. $285,000 $65,000
e. $285,000 $ 0

Answer 1

Answer: A. $265,000 $15,000

Explanation:

Their realized and recognized gain will be calculated as:

Realized gain will be gotten as:

= Sale value of home - Purchase value of home - selling expenses

= $ 390,000 - $105,000 - $20,000

= $265,000

Also, the recognized gain equals to $15,000. Therefore, the correct option is A "$265,000 $15,000".