Elaine Constantine, who is single, sells her current personal residence with adjustable basis of $170,000
Elaine Constantine, who is single, sells her current personal residence with adjustable basis of $170,000 for
$455,000. She has owned and lived in the house for over 25 years. Her selling expenses are $25,000.
(a): What is Elaine’s realized and recognized gain?
(b): Explain the meaning of the terms:
i: Adjusted basis
ii: Realized gain
iii: Amount realized or gain