March 9, 2020, and he sells his house in Philadelphia in early April. He purchases a new home in Miami on April 2, 2020. On December 20, Danny's company transfers him to Albany. In January 2021, he sells the Miami home and purchases a new home in Albany. Despite the fact that multiple sales have occurred within a two year period

March 9, 2020, and he sells his house in Philadelphia in early April. He purchases a new home in Miami on April 2, 2020. On December 20, Danny's company transfers him to Albany. In January 2021, he sells the Miami home and purchases a new home in Albany. Despite the fact that multiple sales have occurred within a two year period

Individual Income Taxes

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Chapter6: Deductions And Losses: In General

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