Exam 8: Property Dispositions

Mr. Hickem sold an investment asset worth $20,000. The purchaser paid Mr. Hickem by giving him $12,500 cash and an oil painting worth $7,500. Mr. Hickem's amount realized on sale is $12,500.

The abandonment of business equipment with a $6,019 adjusted basis results in a $6,019 Section 1231 loss.

Rizzi Corporation sold a capital asset with a $692,000 book and tax basis for $650,000 cash. This was Rizzi's only asset sale during the year. The sale results in:

Milton Inc. recognized a $1,300 net Section 1231 loss in 2011. If Milton recognizes a $5,000 net Section 1231 gain in 2012, it must characterize $1,300 as ordinary income.

Several years ago, Nipher paid $70,000 to purchase equipment to use in its business. This year, it sold the equipment for $76,500. Accumulated MACRS depreciation through date of sale was $18,000. Determine the amount and character of Nipher's gain recognized.

Skeen Company paid $90,000 for tangible personalty three years ago and elected to expense and deduct the cost under Section 179. This year, Skeen sold the personalty for $52,700. Accumulated book depreciation through date of sale was $31,000. What is the effect of the sale on Skeen's book income and taxable income?

The installment sale method of accounting applies to which of the following?

Mr. and Mrs. Plame sold an investment asset to their grandson Leonard. Because Leonard is a related party, the Plames do not recognize any gain or loss realized on sale.

This year, Adula Company sold equipment purchased in 2008 at a cost of $117,200. Accumulated depreciation through date of sale was $33,000. Which of the following statements is false?

Tullia Inc. recognized $500,000 ordinary income, $22,600 net Section 1231 gain, and $6,000 net capital loss this year. Tullia's taxable income is $522,600.

Benlow Company., a calendar year taxpayer, sold two operating assets this year. The first sale generated a $19,200 Section 1231 loss, and the second sale generated a $33,600 Section 1231 gain. As a result of these sales, Benlow should recognize:

Blitza Inc. owned real property used for 12 years in its business that was subject to a $294,500 nonrecourse mortgage. Blitza failed to make timely mortgage payments, so the creditor foreclosed. At date of foreclosure, Blitza's basis in the property was $300,000, and the property's appraised FMV was $260,000. Which of the following statements is true?

Ficia Inc. owned investment land subject to a $294,500 recourse mortgage. Ficia failed to make timely mortgage payments, so the creditor foreclosed. At date of foreclosure, Ficia's basis in the land was $300,000, and the land's appraised FMV was $260,000. The creditor informed Ficia that it would not pursue collection of the $34,500 unpaid balance of the mortgage. Which of the following statements is true?

Both corporate and individual taxpayers can carry back a net capital loss to the three prior taxable years.

Winslow Company sold investment land to an unrelated purchaser. The purchaser paid $250,000 cash, assumed Winslow's $600,000 mortgage on the land, and gave Winslow its $580,000 ten-year, interest-bearing note. Compute Winslow's amount realized on sale.

Nolan Inc. sold marketable securities with a $223,000 basis to Totem Company. Compute Nolan's recognized gain or loss assuming that: a. Nolan's amount realized on sale was $160,000, and Nolan and Totem are unrelated parties. b. Nolan's amount realized on sale was $275,000, and Nolan and Totem are unrelated parties. c. Nolan's amount realized on sale was $160,000, and Nolan and Totem are related parties. d. Nolan's amount realized on sale was $275,000, and Nolan and Totem are related parties.

Several years ago, Y&S Inc. purchased a patent on a production process for $250,000 and has amortized $91,000 of the cost. Y&S has learned that a rival company recently developed a new process that renders the patent worthless. Consequently, Y&S made a public announcement that it would no longer enforce the patent. What is the tax consequence to Y&S of this unfortunate situation?

Delta Inc. generated $668,200 ordinary income from operations this year. It also recognized $3,910 recaptured ordinary income, $5,000 net Section 1231 gain, and $14,600 net capital loss on the sale of assets. Compute Delta's taxable income.

Lenoci Inc. paid $310,000 for equipment three years ago. This year, it sold the equipment for $200,000. Through date of sale, accumulated book depreciation was $93,840 and accumulated tax depreciation was $147,327. Which of the following statements is true?

Sandy Cole realized a loss on sale of an investment asset to her mother, Lynne. If the facts and circumstances prove that the selling price was an arm's length market price, Sandy can recognize the loss.