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The following analysis provides a comprehensive overview of the Albert and Allison Gaytor family's 2018 tax situation by integrating new details on their rental property, securities transactions, and real estate activities with existing tax information from Chapters 1–3. This holistic approach aims to accurately prepare the family's revised 2018 federal tax return, considering all relevant income, expenses, capital gains, and potential deductions that influence their tax liability.

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The Gaytor family's circumstances in 2018 involve multiple sources of income and expenses, including rental income, capital gains from securities, and significant real estate transactions. The process begins with establishing the rental income from their Hawaii beach house, followed by analyzing the securities sales for capital gains or losses, and concluding with the effects of their property sale and new purchase on their overall tax position.

Rental Property Income and Expenses

The Gaytors owned a fully rented beach house in Hawaii, generating $20,000 in gross rental income for the year. Since they actively participated in managing the rental, their expenses are deductible against this income. The deductible expenses include mortgage interest ($7,850), real estate taxes ($2,250), utilities ($2,100), and maintenance ($2,400). Notably, the property is fully depreciated, so no depreciation expense reduces taxable income.

Calculating net rental income involves subtracting deductible expenses from gross income: $20,000 - ($7,850 + $2,250 + $2,100 + $2,400) = $5,400. This amount is reported on Schedule E, line 10, reflecting active participation, which allows for deductibility of expenses.

Capital Gains and Losses from Securities

Albert's securities transactions during 2018 involve five individual sales, each with distinct implications for capital gains or losses:

  • Orange, Inc.: Acquired in 2000 and sold in 2018. The sale resulted in a gain or loss calculated by subtracting the adjusted basis ($2,150) from the sale price ($3,050), producing a gain of $900.
  • Banana, Inc.: Purchased in 2004 and sold in 2018, with a gain of $200 ($4,200 sale price minus $4,000 basis).
  • Grape, Corp.: Bought in December 2017 and sold in September 2018; this short-term transaction results in a gain of $1,500 ($10,500 - $9,000).
  • Plum, Inc.: Bonds due in April 2008 sold on January 2, 2018, with a gain of $200 ($5,400 - $5,200), treated as long-term because bonds held since 2008.
  • Peach Mutual Fund: Acquired in 2009 and sold in 2018, with a gain of $4,000 ($56,000 - $60,000 adjusted basis). Additionally, the mutual fund distributed a $450 long-term capital gain on December 30, 2018, which must be included in taxable income.

Summarizing these transactions involves computing total capital gains and losses, considering appropriate holding periods (short-term vs. long-term). The gains from long-term holdings, including the mutual fund distribution, are aggregated on Schedule D, resulting in net gains that are taxed at capital gain rates.

Real Estate Transactions

Albert and Allison sold their personal residence on January 12, 2018, for $715,150, having originally purchased it in January 2006 for $120,000 plus $20,000 improvements and $60,000 for a pool. The sale of their primary residence qualifies for exclusion under IRC Section 121, provided they lived in the house for at least two of the last five years. Since they lived in the house continuously before and after their divorce, the gain of approximately $555,150 ($715,150 sale price minus $120,000 original basis and improvements) is excluded from taxable income.

They purchased a new residence for $725,000, moving into it on January 19, 2018. The transaction is a non-taxable rollover if they meet the primary residence exclusion criteria, and no gain or loss is recognized on this move. The cost basis of the new house is $725,000, which will be used for future capital gain calculations.

Additional Considerations

Other notable inputs include the construction costs for the pool and improvements that added value to their previous residence. Since the original residence was owned since 2006, and the sale occurred in 2018, any appreciation qualifies for the primary residence exemption, reducing taxable gains significantly.

Depreciation recapture is not applicable for the residence sale, given the residence's primary use as a personal residence. The securities and rental income are reported separately, with precise calculations ensuring proper taxation of each income stream.

Conclusion and Tax Implications

Integrating all these elements, the Gaytor family's revised 2018 tax return would reflect active rental income of approximately $5,400, calculated capital gains, and leverage the primary residence exclusion to eliminate taxable gains on the residence sale. The securities transactions contribute to overall capital gains, subject to favorable long-term rates, and the mutual fund distribution of $450 is also taxed accordingly. The family may also be eligible for certain deductions related to their rental property and possibly itemized deductions for mortgage interest and taxes.

Accurate completion of Schedule C, Schedule D, and Schedule E ensures compliance with IRS regulations and optimizes their tax position. This comprehensive review underscores the importance of detailed recordkeeping and understanding capital gains, exclusions, and deductible expenses in tax planning.

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