Joe Jenner exchanges a business building with an adjusted basis of $120,000 (fair market value $150,000) for
Question:
Joe Jenner exchanges a business building with an adjusted basis of $120,000 (fair market value $150,000) for a business building worth $200,000. As part of the exchange, he gave up stock in Riveris Corporation worth $50,000 with a basis of $30,000.
a. What is Joe’s recognized gain and basis in the new property?
b. If the fair market value of the stock is $90,000 and the fair market value of Joe’s property is $110,000, what is Joe's recognized gain and basis in the new building?
c. If the fair market value of the stock is $20,000 and the fair market value of Joe’s property is $180,000, what is Joe’s recognized gain or loss and basis in the new building?
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CCH Federal Taxation Basic Principles 2020
ISBN: 9780808051787
2020 Edition
Authors: Ephraim P. Smith, Philip J. Harmelink, James R. Hasselback