Baker, an unmarried individual, sold a personal residence, which has an adjusted basis of $70,000, for $165,000. Baker owned and lived in the residence for 7 years. Selling expenses were $10,000. Four weeks prior to the sale, Baker paid a handyman $1,000 to paint and fix-up the residence. What is the amount of Baker's recognized gain?
a. $85,000
b. $84,000
c. $0
d. $95,000
Ans: c. $0
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