What is Sarajanes basis in the land received in the exchange described in Question 19, assuming her

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What is Sarajane’s basis in the land received in the exchange described in Question 19, assuming her basis in the land given up was $12,000?

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Fred and Sarajane exchanged land in a qualifying like-kind exchange. Fred gives up land with an adjusted basis of $11,000 (fair market value of $16,000) in exchange for Sarajane’s land with a fair market value of $12,000 plus $4,000 cash. How much gain should Fred recognize on the exchange?


a. $0
b. $12,000
c. $14,000
d. $16,000
e. None of the above

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Income Tax Fundamentals 2021

ISBN: 9780357141366

39th Edition

Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus-Buller, Steven Gill

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