Claire a student, sold a piece of land to Max on October $1,$ Year $1.$ Claire's basis in

the land was $$150,000$ and Max purchased it from her for $$1,500,000($payable in three

annual installments of $$500,000$ on Dec. $31,$ Year $1,$ Year $2$ and Year $3).$ Assuming

Claire would like the largest tax liability in the current year due to various current year

losses that can reduce gains, how much gain should be reported on her Year $1$ tax return?

 

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