$3.$ Joe has been having a few good days. Recently, Joe went to a flea market and purchased an old piano for $$100.$ To his surprise, Joe learned that the piano has a fair market value of $$15,000,$ despite having paid only $$100$ for it$.$ If that weren$$t enough, when Joe opened the lid of the piano to look at the strings, he discovered $$25,000$ of cash.

a$.$ Does Joe have to income due to the appraisal at $$15,000$ when compared to his purchase price? Why or why not? Please explain.

b$.$ Does Joe have $$25,000$ of taxable income due to his discovery of cash in the piano? Why or why not? Please explain.

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a No Joe does not have to pay income tax on the appraised value of the piano 15000 even though he bo... View the full answer