During 2014, Ted and Judy, a Married Couple, Decided to Sell

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During 2014, Ted and Judy, a married couple, decided to sell their residence, which had a basis of $300,000. They had owned and occupied the residence for 20 years. To make it more attractive to prospective buyers, they had the outside painted in April at a cost of $6,000 and paid for the work immediately. They sold the house in May for $880,000. Broker's commissions and other selling expenses amounted to $53,000. Since they both are age 68, they decide to rent an apartment. They purchase an annuity with the net proceeds from the sale. What is the recognized gain?

A) $0.
B) $17,000.
C) $27,000.
D) $527,000.
E) None of the above.