Jason inherited a piece of real estate from his father and later sells that real estate for $100,000, on December 31, 2019.The real estate was purchased by Jason's father in 1985 for a total purchase price of $75,000 and on the date of Jason's father's death (December 31, 2016) the real estate had a fair market value of $90,000. How much gain will Jason recognize on the sale?

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Jason inherited a piece of real estate from his father and later sells that real estate for $100,000,
on December 31, 2019.The real estate was purchased by Jason's father in 1985 for a total
purchase price of $75,000 and on the date of Jason's father's death (December 31, 2016) the real
estate had a fair market value of $90,000. How much gain will Jason recognize on the sale?
Transcribed Image Text:Jason inherited a piece of real estate from his father and later sells that real estate for $100,000, on December 31, 2019.The real estate was purchased by Jason's father in 1985 for a total purchase price of $75,000 and on the date of Jason's father's death (December 31, 2016) the real estate had a fair market value of $90,000. How much gain will Jason recognize on the sale?
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