Question: Questions 1 through 5 require using the information directly below: Templeton Properties and Jameson Rentals, both corporate landlords, exchange apartment buildings. The exchange qualifies as
Questions 1 through 5 require using the information directly below:
Templeton Properties and Jameson Rentals, both corporate landlords, exchange apartment buildings. The exchange qualifies as like-kind for both parties. Liabilities exist on each building and each company agrees to assume the liabilities encumbering the properties taken in the exchange. Jameson also gives cash to Templeton on the exchange. The properties GIVEN in the exchange (along with the liabilities attached to those properties) appear below each taxpayer.
| Templeton | Basis | FMV | Jameson | Basis | FMV |
| Land and Building | $350,000 | $550,000 | Land and Building | $480,000 | $460,000 |
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| Cash given | $40,000 | $40,000 |
| Liability on property assumed by Jameson on transfer |
| $250,000 | Liability on property assumed by Templeton on transfer |
| $200,000 |
Jameson's recognized gain or loss is __________
DO NOT USE COMMAS OR DOLLAR SIGNS IN YOUR ANSWER!! IF THE ANSWER IS A LOSS, PLACE PARENTHESIS AROUND THE NUMBER. IF THERE IS NO GAIN OR LOSS, ENTER 0 (NOT 0.0).
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