A Taxpayer Purchased a Factory Building in 1985 for $800,000

question 46

Multiple Choice

A taxpayer purchased a factory building in 1985 for $800,000.After claiming ACRS-accelerated depreciation of $800,000,she sells the asset for $1,000,000 during the current year.No payment is received during the current year,and the $1,000,000 balance to be paid with interest at the interest rate in four annual payments beginning one year from date of sale.The installment sales method is adopted.How much ordinary income is recognized in the current year?

• A)$0
• B)$200,000
• C)$800,000
• D)$1,000,000

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Definitions:

Break-Even Sales

The amount of revenue required to cover both the variable and fixed costs of a business, indicating no profit and no loss.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which the sale of a product exceeds its variable costs, contributing to covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Commercial Segment

A portion of a market composed of businesses and organizations, as opposed to individual consumers.

Wholesale Division

A segment of a company that deals with selling goods in large quantities at lower prices, typically to retailers or other businesses rather than direct to consumers.