On September 1, of the Current Year, James, a Cash-Basis

question 77

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On September 1, of the current year, James, a cash-basis taxpayer, sells his cottage to Bill, also a cash-basis taxpayer, for $100,000. James' basis in the cottage is $65,000. The real property tax year is the calendar year. Real estate taxes on the property for the year are $3,650 and are payable in November of the current year. The sales agreement does not provide for apportionment of real estate taxes between the buyer and seller. Assume Bill pays all of the real estate taxes in the current year. The effects of this sales structure will be:

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Definitions:

Necessary

Something that is essential or required in a particular situation or for achieving a specific outcome.

Necessaries

That which is reasonably necessary for a minor’s proper and suitable maintenance, in view of the income level and social position of the minor’s family.

Reasonable Value

The fair or market value of goods or services, assessed based on what a reasonable buyer would be willing to pay under similar circumstances.

Lacked Capacity

Refers to a situation where an individual does not have the legal ability to enter into a binding contract, often due to age, mental condition, or intoxication.