Marinda Exchanges an Office Building Worth $800,000 (Basis Is $820,000)for

question 45

Essay

Marinda exchanges an office building worth $800,000 (basis is $820,000)for a warehouse worth $850,000.A part of the exchange she also transfers $50,000 worth of securities which she purchased for $40,000.
a.What are Marinda's realized and recognized gains (losses)on the two assets exchanged?
b.What is Marinda's basis in the warehouse acquired?

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