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Joint return and itemize deductions

In 2013, Jennifer and Michael sold a house to Olga for $300,000. Jennifer and Michael had purchased the house for $1,200,000 in 2004 (during the real estate boom). Jennifer and Michael started living in the house immediately after purchasing it and never made any capital improvements to it or took any depreciation (or other deductions) against it. Assume there were no selling expenses. How much of a LOSS may Jennifer and Michael recognize on the sale to Olga (assume that Jennifer and Michael are married and file a joint return and itemize deductions)?

a. $0

b. $400,000 less 10% of their AGI

c. $900,000 less 10% of their AGI

d. $900,000

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