Congratulations to your wife! Since she purchased the house in 1972, did she make any capital improvements to the home such as new roof, windows, heating, A/C? These expenses will add to her basis and reduce her gain. You already mentioned improvements to help sell the house, but she will incur closing costs as well.
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