A Corporation Owns Many Acres of Timber,which It Acquired Three

question 6

Multiple Choice

A corporation owns many acres of timber,which it acquired three years ago,and which has a $120,000 basis.The timber was cut last year for use in the corporation's business.The FMV of the timber on the first day of last year was $270,000.The corporation made the appropriate election to treat the cutting as a sale or exchange.The timber is sold for $300,000 this year.The tax result this year is

• A)recognition of capital gain of $30,000.
• B)recognition of Sec.1231 gain of $30,000.
• C)recognition of ordinary income of $30,000.
• D)no income recognized since all recognition occurs in the year of the cutting of the timber.

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Definitions:

Adjusting

The process of making entries to correct accounts or to account for accruals and deferrals in the accounting cycle.

FOB Destination

A shipping term where the seller is responsible for the freight and other transportation costs until the goods reach the buyer’s specified location.

Ownership

The state or fact of exclusive rights and control over property, which can be an object, land/real estate, intellectual property, or some other kind of property.

Debit Balance

An accounting balance where the sum of debits exceeds the sum of credits, typical for assets and expenses.