Larry Gaines, a single taxpayer, age 42, sells his personal residence on November 12, 2015, for $148,000. He lived in the house for 7 years. The expenses of the sale are $9,000, and he has made capital improvements of $7,000. Larry's cost basis in his residence is $85,000. On November 30, 2015, Larry purchases and occupies a new residence at a cost of $148,000.
Calculate Larry's realized gain, recognized gain, and the adjusted basis of his new residence.
If an amount is zero, enter "0".
a. Realized gain
b. Recognized gain
c. Adjusted basis of new residence