The following information pertains to the sale of Al and Beth Oran’s principal residence:

Date of sale

February 2007

Date of purchase

October 1991

Net sales price

$760,000

Adjusted basis

$170,000

Al and Beth owned their home jointly and had occupied it as their principal residence since acquiring the home in 1991. In June 2007, the Orans bought a condo for $190,000 to be used as their principal residence. What amount of gain must the Orans recognize on their 2007 joint return from the sale of their residence?

  1. $ 90,000
  2. $150,000
  3. $340,000
  4. $400,000