On February 1, 2021, Stephen (who is single) sold his principal residence (home 1) at a $100,000 gain. He was able to exclude the entire gain on his 2021 tax return. Stephen purchased and moved into home 2 on the same day. Assuming Stephen lives in home 2 as his principal residence until he sells it, which of the following statements is true? Under no circumstances will Stephen be allowed to exclude gain on home 2 if he sells home 2 in 2022. O Stephen will be eligible to exclude gain on home 2 only if he waits until 2026 to sell it. In certain circumstances, Stephen may be able to exclude gain on home 2 even if he sells home 2 in 2021. None of the choices are correct.

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On February 1, 2021, Stephen (who is single) sold his principal residence (home 1) at a $100,000 gain. He was able to exclude the entire gain on his 2021 tax
return. Stephen purchased and moved into home 2 on the same day. Assuming Stephen lives in home 2 as his principal residence until he sells it, which of the
following statements is true?
Under no circumstances will Stephen be allowed to exclude gain on home 2 if he sells home 2 in 2022.
Stephen will be eligible to exclude gain on home 2 only if he waits until 2026 to sell it.
In certain circumstances, Stephen may be able to exclude gain on home 2 even if he sells home 2 in 2021.
None of the choices are correct.
Transcribed Image Text:On February 1, 2021, Stephen (who is single) sold his principal residence (home 1) at a $100,000 gain. He was able to exclude the entire gain on his 2021 tax return. Stephen purchased and moved into home 2 on the same day. Assuming Stephen lives in home 2 as his principal residence until he sells it, which of the following statements is true? Under no circumstances will Stephen be allowed to exclude gain on home 2 if he sells home 2 in 2022. Stephen will be eligible to exclude gain on home 2 only if he waits until 2026 to sell it. In certain circumstances, Stephen may be able to exclude gain on home 2 even if he sells home 2 in 2021. None of the choices are correct.
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