In the Current Year,Ho Corporation Sells Land That Has a $6,000

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Essay

In the current year,Ho Corporation sells land that has a $6,000 basis and a $10,000 FMV to Henry,an unrelated individual.Henry makes a $25,000 down payment this year and will pay Ho $25,000 per year for the next three years,plus interest on the unpaid balance at a rate acceptable to the IRS.Ho's realized gain is $4,000.Since Ho is not in the business of selling land,it will use the installment method of accounting.How does this transaction affect Ho's E&P in the current year and the three subsequent years?

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