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

question 4

Multiple Choice

A corporation owns many acres of timber,which it acquired three years ago,and which has a $150,000 basis for depletion.The timber is cut during the current year for use in the corporation's business.The FMV of the timber on the first day of the current year is $280,000.If the corporation makes the appropriate election,the tax result is

• A)recognition of a Sec.1231 gain of $130,000.
• B)no recognition of gain or loss since the timber is used in the business.
• C)recognition of a gain at the time of sale if the timber is later sold with the gain equal to the sales price less the basis in the timber.
• D)recognition of a gain if the timber is later sold with the gain equal to the sales price less $280,000 (FMV on the first day of the year of the cutting).

Identify circumstances under which a hotelkeeper can be held liable for loss or damage to property.

Define real property and its components, including the earth's crust and attachments.

Describe the transition of objects from real to personal property upon severance from land.

Describe the scope and limitations of a state's police power in regulating property for public welfare.

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Definitions:

Indorsement

The act of signing one's name on the back of a cheque or other negotiable instrument to make it payable to someone else.

Without Recourse

A term indicating that the holder of a financial instrument, such as a note or bill, cannot demand payment from the original issuer in case of default by the borrower.

Indorsement

The act of signing one's name on the back of a check or other negotiable instrument, legally transferring ownership or authorizing a transaction.

Liability

The legal responsibility or obligation to compensate someone else for harm or damage caused by one's actions or failure to act.