In 1980,Mr

question 57

Multiple Choice

In 1980,Mr.Lyle purchased a factory building to use in business for $480,000.When Mr.Lyle sells the building for $580,000,he has taken depreciation of $470,000.Straight-line depreciation would have been $400,000.Mr.Lyle must report

• A)$570,000 of ordinary gain.
• B)$570,000 of Sec.1231 gain.
• C)$70,000 of ordinary income and $500,000 of Sec.1231 gain.
• D)$470,000 of ordinary gain and $100,000 of Sec.1231 gain.

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Definitions:

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act

U.S. legislation aimed at preventing companies and their representatives from bribing foreign officials to gain a business advantage.

Bribery of Foreign Officials

The act of offering or giving anything of value to foreign government officials with the intent to influence their decisions in favor of the briber.

Slamming

An illegal telecommunications practice where a customer's telephone service is switched to another provider without their consent.

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