John and Adam exchange offices in a transaction that qualifies as a like-kind exchange. As part of the transaction, Adam
Question:
John and Adam exchange offices in a transaction that qualifies as a like-kind exchange. As part of the transaction, Adam gives John a truck. In addition, Adam agrees to assume a $20,000 liability attached to the office that is transferred by John. The details of the property exchanged are as follows:
John Adam
Property Surrendered: Property Surrendered:
Office Office Truck
Market Value $ 130,000 Market Value $ 95,000 $15,000
Adj. Basis 94,000 Adj. Basis 98,000 19,000
Do
Answer the following questions showing your computations using good form.
a. How much is John’s realized gain or loss?
b. How much is John’s recognized gain or loss?
c. How much is John’s basis in the office received?
d. How much is John’s basis in the truck received?
Federal Taxation 2016 Comprehensive
ISBN: 9780134104379
29th edition
Authors: Thomas R. Pope, Timothy J. Rupert, Kenneth E. Anderson