Multiple Choice
Mr.and Mrs.Marley operate a small business.This year,the Marleys sold a commercial office building used in their business for $1.1 million.They purchased the building in 2003 for a cost of $900,000 and have deducted $300,000 MACRS depreciation through date of sale.The Marleys should characterize the $500,000 gain recognized on sale as:
A) Capital gain
B) Section 1231 gain
C) $300,000 ordinary gain and $200,000 Section 1231 gain
D) None of the above
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