The amount they can take as deduction for the loss on the sale of their home is; $0.
It follows that deductions can only be taken on losses incurred on the sale of property used for business or investment purposes.
Hence, since the item sold is their personal home, it follows that they cannot take any deduction on the loss on the sale.
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