Laurie Owns Land Held for Investment

question 24

Multiple Choice

Laurie owns land held for investment.The land's FMV is $150,000.Laurie's basis in the land is $130,000.Laurie exchanges the land,plus $20,000 of cash,for a warehouse owned by Trey.The warehouse is worth $210,000,but is subject to a mortgage of $40,000 which Laurie will assume.Trey's basis in the warehouse is $120,000.Laurie's basis in the warehouse received will be

• A)$150,000.
• B)$170,000.
• C)$190,000.
• D)$210,000.

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