Al and Beth owned their home jointly and had occupied it as their principal residence since acquiring the home in 1993. In June 2010, the Orans bought a condo for $190,000 to be used as their principal residence. What amount of gain must the Orans recognize on their 2010 joint return from the sale of their residence?

Al and Beth owned their home jointly and had occupied it as their principal residence since acquiring the home in 1993. In June 2010, the Orans bought a condo for $190,000 to be used as their principal residence. What amount of gain must the Orans recognize on their 2010 joint return from the sale of their residence?


a) $ 90,000
b) $150,000
c) $340,000
d) $400,000


Answer: a) $ 90,000


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