Answer:
A. $100,000
B. $0
C. $187,700
Explanation:
A. Calculation to determine How much gain will the Pratts recognize on their home sale
Amount realized from the sale$500,000
Adjusted basis $400,000
Gain realized $100,000
($500,000-$400,000)
B. Based on the information given Pratts does not need to pay taxes on their gain on the sale of their home which in turn means that Pratts will recognize $0 gain on their home sale
C.Calculation to determine How much gain will the Pratts recognize on their home sale
Gain =$500,000 × 9 months/24= $187,500 months
Gain=$187,500
Therefore Pratt’s will exclude up to the amount of $187,500 of gain on their home sale