Doug Is Going to Sell Land for $100,000

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Essay

Doug is going to sell land for $100,000. The terms of the sale include $20,000 down and $20,000 plus interest for the next 4 years. He wishes to recognize income using the installment method. Both his brother and his son wish to buy the land from him. What are the tax considerations?

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