Exam 28: Property Transactions: Nontaxable Exchanges

Bobbie exchanges business equipment (adjusted basis $160,000)for other business equipment that has a FMV of $140,000.Bobbie also receives $30,000 cash.Bobbie's basis in the new equipment is

Nana is a self-employed consultant.For the past five years,she has used an extra bedroom (15% of the house)in her home as a qualifying home office and deducted $9,000 of depreciation expense.This year she sells the house for $740,000.The house cost $500,000.Nana is single.She will recognize gain on the sale of the house of

Ron's building,which was used in his business,was destroyed in a fire.Ron's adjusted basis in the building was $210,000,and its FMV was $330,000.Ron filed an insurance claim and was reimbursed $300,000.In that same year,Ron invested $240,000 of the insurance proceeds in another business building.Ron will recognize gain of

In an involuntary conversion,the basis of replacement property is its cost reduced by the gain deferred.

All or part of gain realized on an involuntary conversion is deferred but not permanently excluded if qualifying replacement property is acquired within the requisite period of time.

Stephanie's building,which was used in her business,was destroyed in a fire.Stephanie's adjusted basis in the building was $175,000,and its FMV was $210,000.Stephanie filed an insurance claim and was reimbursed $200,000.In that same year,Stephanie invested $180,000 of the insurance proceeds in another business building.If the proper election is made,Stephanie will recognize gain of

Emily owns land for investment purposes that has a FMV of $300,000 (basis of $260,000).She exchanges the land,plus $40,000 cash,for a warehouse to be used in her business.The warehouse is worth $420,000,but is subject to a mortgage of $80,000 which Emily will assume.The gain realized by Emily on the exchange is

Laurie owns land held for investment.The land's FMV is $150,000.Laurie's basis in the land is $130,000.Laurie exchanges the land,plus $20,000 of cash,for a warehouse owned by Trey.The warehouse is worth $210,000,but is subject to a mortgage of $40,000 which Laurie will assume.Trey's basis in the warehouse is $120,000.Laurie's basis in the warehouse received will be

Realized gain or loss must be recognized unless a specific Code section provides for nonrecognition treatment.

Which of the following statements is false regarding involuntary conversions?

If there is a like-kind exchange of property between related parties,how long do they have to wait to dispose of the property received in order to avoid having to recognize any gain on the exchange?

The building used in Manuel's business was condemned by the city of Mobile.Manuel received a condemnation award of $220,000.He paid $800 in lawyer's fees and $600 for an appraisal of the property.Manuel's adjusted basis in the building was $120,000.Manuel reinvests in similar property costing $200,000,and Manuel makes the proper election regarding the property.Manuel's basis in the new building is

Mick owns a racehorse with a $500,000 basis used for breeding purposes.The racehorse is killed in an accident and Mick receives $750,000 from the insurance company.Mick purchases another racehorse for $400,000. a.What is the amount of Mick's realized gain? b.What is the minimum amount of Mick's recognized gain,assuming the appropriate election is made?

Discuss the basis rules of property received in a nontaxable like-kind exchange.

If the taxpayer elects to defer the gain on an involuntary conversion,the holding period of the replacement property begins on the date of purchase.

In its inventory,an art dealer holds a Picasso painting for sale which has appreciated since its acquisition.The art dealer exchanges the Picasso for a Van Gogh painting of similar value.The art dealer will not recognize the gain on the Picasso because of the like-kind exchange provisions.

According to Sec.121,individuals who sell or exchange their personal residence may exclude part or all of the gain if the house was owned and occupied as a principal residence for

When the cost of replacement property is less than the amount realized on an involuntary conversion,gain will be recognized.The recognized gain will be equal to the amount realized over the cost of the replacement property,but not more than the total realized gain.

Kai owns an apartment building held for investment purposes.The apartment building is worth $500,000,although it is subject to a mortgage of $100,000.Kai's basis in the apartment building is $380,000.Kai exchanges the apartment building for an office building.The office building has an FMV of $350,000.Kai receives $50,000 cash in addition to receiving the office building,and the other party assumes the apartment building mortgage.What is Kai's recognized gain on this exchange?

In order for the gain on the sale of a personal residence to be excluded under Sec.121,a replacement residence must be purchased within two years.