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:

Dividend Declared

The action by a company's board of directors to distribute a portion of the earnings to shareholders, specified as an amount per share.

Originally Issued

Pertains to securities or stocks that have been made available for sale to the public for the first time.

Par-Common Stock

The face value of a share of common stock as designated in the corporate charter.

Paid-In Capital

Money that investors have given to a corporation in exchange for equity, representing the capital contribution from shareholders when issuing and selling shares.