Question

"Ethan (single) purchased his home on July 1, 2009. He lived in the home as his principal residence until July 1, 2016, when he moved out of the home, and rented it out until July 1, 2018, when he moved back into the home. On July 1, 2019, he sold the home and realized a $210,000 gain. What amount of the gain is Ethan allowed to exclude from his gross income"

Answer 1

168,000 is amount of the gain is Ethan allowed to exclude from his gross income

Solution:

Ethan's post 2009 non-qualified use is 2 years.

He owned the property for 10 years so he is not allowed to exclude 20% of the gain

= $210,000 × 20% = $42,000

He is allowed to exclude = ($210,000 - $42,000)

= $168,000