Give Solution and provide Correct and incorrect option explanation Ethan (single) purchased his home on July 1, 2012. He lived in the home as his principal residence until July 1, 2019, when he moved out of the home, andrented it out until July 1, 2021, when he moved back into the home. On July 1, 2022, he sold the home and realized a $244,000 gain. What amount of the gain isEthan allowed to exclude from his gross income?Multiple ChoiceО$0О$195,200О$234,000О$244,000

$244,000 Explanation:To determine the amount of gain Ethan can exclude from his gross income, we…

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