Janel exchanges a building she uses in her rental business for a building owned by Russel that
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Janel exchanges a building she uses in her rental business for a building owned by Russel that she will use in her rental business. The adjusted basis of Janel’s building is $160,000, and the fair market value is $250,000. The adjusted basis of Russel’s building is $80,000, and the fair market value is $250,000. Which of the following statements is correct?
a. Janel’s recognized gain is $0, and her basis for the building received is $160,000.
b. Janel’s recognized gain is $90,000, and her basis for the building received is $160,000.
c. Janel’s recognized gain is $0, and her basis for the building received is $250,000.
d. Janel’s recognized gain is $90,000, and her basis for the building received is $250,000.
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Fundamentals Of Taxation 2019
ISBN: 9781260158670
12th Edition
Authors: Ana M. Cruz Dr., Michael Deschamps, Frederick Niswander, Debra Prendergast, Dan Schisler, Jinhee Trone