Which of the following is/are correct regarding the sale of a principal residence?
I.A single taxpayer can only use the $250,000 exclusion once every 3 years.
II.Married taxpayers who both meet the ownership and use tests and file jointly can each exclude $250,000 of gain ($500,000 total) on the sale of their principal residence.

A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Question

Which of the following is/are correct regarding the sale of a principal residence?
I.A single taxpayer can only use the $250,000 exclusion once every 3 years.
II.Married taxpayers who both meet the ownership and use tests and file jointly can each exclude $250,000 of gain ($500,000 total) on the sale of their principal residence.
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A)Only statement I is correct.
B)Only statement II is correct.
C)Both statements are correct.
D)Neither statement is correct.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Statement II is correct, as married taxpayers who both meet the ownership and use tests and file jointly can each exclude $250,000 of gain ($500,000 total) on the sale of their principal residence. However, statement I is incorrect, as there is no three-year waiting period for a single taxpayer to use the $250,000 exclusion.

Which of the Following Is/are Correct Regarding the Sale of a Principal