Multiple Choice
Carl sells his principal residence,which has an adjusted basis of $150,000 for $200,000.He incurs selling expenses of $20,000 and legal fees of $2,000.He had purchased another residence one month prior to the sale for $380,000.What is the recognized gain or loss and the basis of the replacement residence if the taxpayer elects to forgo the § 121 exclusion (exclusion of gain on sale of principal residence) ?
A) $0 and $380,000.
B) $0 and $408,000.
C) $28,000 and $352,000.
D) $28,000 and $380,000.
E) None of these.
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