Mr. Craft purchases his first home in 2011 at a cost of $89,000. In 2016, the home is sold for $109,500 and a second home is purchased for $152,000. In 2020, this second home is sold for $178,000 and Mr. Craft moves to a rental property. Determine the minimum tax consequences of the two property sales

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Mr. Craft purchases his first home in 2011 at a cost of $89,000. In 2016, the home is sold for $109,500 and a second home is purchased for $152,000. In 2020, this second home is sold for $178,000 and Mr. Craft moves to a rental property. Determine the minimum tax consequences of the two property sales
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