Joe purchased a van for $30,000 on February 1, 20X4, for use with his business, Crew Airport Transport. Joe elected

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Joe purchased a van for $30,000 on February 1, 20X4, for use with his business, Crew Airport Transport. Joe elected to take the Section 179 deduction. On January 1, 20X6, Joe sold the van for $20,000. What were the tax effects of this transaction?

a. $10,000 loss

b. $20,000 capital gain

c. $20,000 ordinary gain

d. $10,000 capital gain, $10,000 ordinary gain

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South Western Federal Taxation 2016 Individual Income Taxes

ISBN: 9781305393301

39th Edition

Authors: James H. Boyd, William H. Jr. Hoffman, David M. Maloney, William A. Raabe, James C. Young

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Chapter # 17- Property Transactions: § 1231 and Recapture Provisions
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