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Exam 13: Property Transactions: Determination of Gain or Loss, basis Considerations, and Nontaxable Exchanges

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If boot is received in a § 1031 like-kind exchange,the recognized gain cannot exceed the realized gain.

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Cole exchanges an asset (adjusted basis of $15,000; fair market value of $25,000) for another asset (fair market value of $19,000).In addition,he receives cash of $6,000.If the exchange qualifies as a like-kind exchange,his recognized gain is $6,000 and his adjusted basis for the property received is $21,000 ($15,000 + $6,000 recognized gain).

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What effect does a deductible casualty loss have on the adjusted basis of property?

What requirements must be satisfied for a delayed swap to qualify for § 1031 like-kind exchange treatment?

Monroe's delivery truck is damaged in an accident.Monroe's adjusted basis for the delivery truck prior to the accident is $20,000.If Monroe receives insurance proceeds of $21,000 and recognizes a casualty gain of $1,000,his adjusted basis for the delivery truck after the accident is $21,000.

Which of the following satisfy the time period requirement for postponement of gain as a § 1033 (nonrecognition of gain from an involuntary conversion) involuntary conversion?

Shontelle received a gift of income-producing property with an adjusted basis of $49,000 to the donor and fair market value of $35,000 on the date of gift.No gift tax was paid by the donor.Shontelle subsequently sold the property for $31,000.What is the recognized gain or loss?

Lump-sum purchases of land and a building are allocated on the basis of the relative fair market values of the individual assets acquired.

If the alternate valuation date is elected by the executor of the estate,the basis of all of the property included in the decedent's estate becomes the fair market value 6 months after the decedent's death.

Chaney exchanges a truck used in her business for making deliveries for a smaller more fuel-efficient truck to be used in her business for making deliveries.The adjusted basis for her truck is $32,000.The smaller truck has a fair market value of $33,000.In addition,Chaney receives cash of $4,000. a.Calculate Chaney's realized and recognized gain or loss. b.Calculate Chaney's basis for the assets she received.

Marsha transfers her personal use automobile to her business (a sole proprietorship).The car's adjusted basis is $30,000 and the fair market value is $16,000.No cost recovery had been deducted by Marsha,since she held the car for personal use.Determine the adjusted basis of the car to Marsha's sole proprietorship including the basis for cost recovery.

The adjusted basis for a taxable bond purchased at a premium is reduced if the amortization election is made.The amount of the amortized premium is treated as an interest deduction.

How does the replacement time period differ for the condemnation of real property used in a trade or business or held for investment when compared with that for other involuntary conversions?

Which of the following might motivate a taxpayer to try to avoid like-kind exchange treatment?

Which of the following statements is correct with respect to § 1044 (rollover of publicly traded securities gain into specialized small business investment companies) ?

On January 5,2017,Waldo sells his principal residence with an adjusted basis of $270,000 for $690,000.He has owned and occupied the residence for 15 years.He pays $35,000 in commissions and $2,000 in legal fees in connection with the sale.One month before the sale,Waldo painted the exterior of the house at a cost of $5,000 and repaired various items at a cost of $3,000.On October 15,2017,Waldo purchases a new home for $600,000.On November 15,2018,he pays $25,000 for completion of a new room on the house,and on January 14,2019,he pays $15,000 for the construction of a pool.What is the Waldo's recognized gain on the sale of his old principal residence and what is the basis for the new residence?

Discuss the effect of a liability assumption on the seller's amount realized and the buyer's adjusted basis.

The basis of personal use property converted to business use is:

If losses are disallowed in a related party transaction,the holding period for the buyer includes the holding period of the seller.

Broker's commissions,legal fees,and points paid by the seller reduce the seller's amount realized.