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McGraw-Hill's Taxation of Individuals and Business Entities 3rd Edition by Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Robinson, Edmund Outslay, Ronald Worsham, John Barrick, Connie Weaver

Edition 3ISBN: 9780078111068
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McGraw-Hill's Taxation of Individuals and Business Entities 3rd Edition by Brian Spilker, Benjamin Ayers, John Robinson, Edmund Outslay, Ronald Worsham, John Barrick, Connie Weaver

Edition 3ISBN: 9780078111068
Exercise 7
In year 0, Longworth Partnership purchased a machine for $40,000 to use in its business.In year 3, Longworth sold the machine for $35,000.Between the date of the purchase and the date of the sale, Longworth depreciated the machine by $22,000.
a.What is the amount and character of the gain Longworth will recognize on the sale?
b.What is the amount and character of the gain Longworth will recognize on the sale if the sale proceeds were increased to $45,000?
c.What is the amount and character of the gain Longworth will recognize on the sale if the sale proceeds were decreased to $15,000?
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