William Has Decided to Purchase a Large Apartment Complex

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Essay

William has decided to purchase a large apartment complex. He pays $100,000 cash, obtains a loan on the property for $500,000, and assumes the first mortgage balance of $250,000. He also gives the sellers $100,000 of marketable securities that he purchased three years ago for $125,000. He paid a finder's fee of $5,000, legal fees of $6,000, and transfer taxes of $12,000. What is William's acquisition basis for the building? Does he have any other tax consequences as a result of this purchase?

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Definitions:

Incentives

Rewards or penalties that motivate individuals or entities to act in a desired manner, typically aimed at aligning interests or encouraging specific behaviors.

Personal Costs

Expenses directly paid by an individual, often including living expenses, tuition, and personal bills.

Economic Activity

Every activity related to creating, distributing, and using products and services within an economic system.

Adam Smith

An 18th-century Scottish economist and philosopher, widely considered the father of modern economics, best known for his works on the principles of free market and the "invisible hand" concept.