On June 30, 2017, Kelly sold property for $240,000 cash and a $960,000 note due on September

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On June 30, 2017, Kelly sold property for $240,000 cash and a $960,000 note due on September 30, 2018. The note will also pay 6% interest, which is slightly higher than the Federal rate. Kelly’s cost of the property was $400,000. She is concerned that Congress may increase the tax rate that will apply when the note is collected. Kelly’s after-tax rate of return on investments is 6%.

a. What can Kelly do to avoid the expected higher tax rate?

b. Assuming that Kelly’s marginal combined Federal and state tax rate is 25% in 2017, how much would the tax rates need to increase to make the option identified in part (a) advisable?

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South-Western Federal Taxation 2018 Comprehensive

ISBN: 9781337386005

41st Edition

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

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