Charlotte purchases a residence for $105,000 on April 13, 2004. On July 1, 2012, she marries Howard and they use Charlotte's house as their principal residence. If they sell their home for $390,000, incurring $20,000 of selling expenses and purchase another residence costing $350,000. Which of the following statements is/are correct concerning the sale of their personal residence? I If they sell the residence on June 1, 2014, they must recognize a gain of $15,000 on the sale. II. If they sell the residence on August 1, 2014, they will recognize no gain on the sale.

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The couple is entitled to a $250,000 exclusion on the sale of their principal residence because they owned and used the home for more than two years. Since the selling price of $390,000 is less than the $450,000 exclusion, no gain is recognized on the sale.

Charlotte Purchases a Residence for $105,000 on April 13, 2004