Mike, a real estate broker in California, recently inherited a farm from his deceased uncle and plans

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Mike, a real estate broker in California, recently inherited a farm from his deceased uncle and plans to sell the farm to the first available buyer. His uncle purchased the property 12 years ago for $600,000. The FMV of the farm on the date of the uncle’s death was $500,000. Mike sells the farm for $520,000 seven months after his uncle’s death. What tax issues should Mike consider?

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Federal Taxation 2018 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9780134532387

31st Edition

Authors: Thomas R. Pope, Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson

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