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Clem and Chloe, a married couple, sell their principal residence that they have owned and occupied for the past twenty years. the adjusted basis for the residence is $324,000. They incurred selling expense of $30,000. How much gain must they recognize if they sell the residence for $904,000?
- a. $50,000
- b. $290,000
- c. $40,000
- d. $300,000
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