Use the following data to determine the sales price of Toby’s principal residence and the realized gain. He is not married. The sale of the old residence qualifies for the § 121 exclusion.
Selling expenses$ 45,000
Recognized gain180,000
Cost of new residence760,000
Adjusted basis of old residence225,000
§ 121 exclusion250,000

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The sale of residence model can be used to calculate the sales price and the realized gain for Toby.?

Amount realized:  
 Sales price$700,000 
 Less: Selling expenses(45,000)$655,000
Adjusted basis  (225,000)
Realized gain  $430,000
§ 121 exclusion  (250,000)
Recognized gain  $180,000
?The adjusted basis of the new residence is its cost of $760,000 and has no effect on the prior calculations.?

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