Carlos bought a building for $113,000 in 2012. He added an addition to the building for $26,000. In 2016, he sold it for $212,000. What was his long-term capital gain (ignore depreciation)?

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Carlos's long-term capital gain is calculated by subtracting the total cost basis (purchase price plus the cost of the addition) from the selling price. The cost basis is $113,000 + $26,000 = $139,000. The selling price is $212,000. Therefore, the long-term capital gain is $212,000 - $139,000 = $73,000.

Carlos Bought a Building for $113,000 in 2012