Calculate the realized gain/loss, recognized gain/loss, and the initial character of that gain/loss for each of...

 

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Calculate the realized gain/loss, recognized gain/loss, and the initial character of that gain/loss for each of the following asset sales. Assume Zeus had other asset sales that you don't have the details of so you can not do any netting. 1. Zeus sold some land used in his business. He bought it on 1/1/2005 for 50,000. He sold it on 11/4/2021 for $20,000. 2. Zeus sold some more land, this time held for investment. He bought it on 1/1/2004 for $49,000. He sold it on 11/4/2021 for $62,000. 3. Zeus sold some furniture. He bought it on 3/3/2019 for $3,000. He sold it on 11/4/2021 for $3,600. He had taken $2,600 in depreciation. Calculate the realized gain/loss, recognized gain/loss, and the initial character of that gain/loss for each of the following asset sales. Assume Zeus had other asset sales that you don't have the details of so you can not do any netting. 1. Zeus sold some land used in his business. He bought it on 1/1/2005 for 50,000. He sold it on 11/4/2021 for $20,000. 2. Zeus sold some more land, this time held for investment. He bought it on 1/1/2004 for $49,000. He sold it on 11/4/2021 for $62,000. 3. Zeus sold some furniture. He bought it on 3/3/2019 for $3,000. He sold it on 11/4/2021 for $3,600. He had taken $2,600 in depreciation.

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