Internal Revenue Service United States Department of the Treasury
Level Basic Advanced Military International

Income — Capital Gain or Loss Workout

Skills Workout

Certification Warm Up: Question 7 of 7

Emily sold her main home in June of the tax year. She recognized a gain from the sale. She married Jamie later that same year. Emily meets the ownership and use tests, but Jamie does not. Which of the following is true?

A They do not qualify to claim the gain as an exclusion
B Emily can exclude up to $250,000 of gain on a separate or joint return
C Emily and Jamie can exclude up to $500,000 gain if they file a joint return
D None of the above