If Realized Gain from Disposition of Business Equipment Exceeds Total

question 33

True/False

If realized gain from disposition of business equipment exceeds total depreciation or cost recovery,a portion of the gain will receive Sec.1231 treatment if the equipment's holding period is more than one year.

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Definitions:

Residual Value

The salvage value of an asset after its period of use has ended, reflecting its remaining worth.

Depreciation Method

A methodical strategy for distributing the expense of a physical asset across its lifespan.

Straight-Line

A method of allocating an asset's cost evenly over its useful life for purposes of depreciation.

Contra Asset Account

An account on a balance sheet that reduces the value of an associated asset account, such as accumulated depreciation.