Sean Inherited a Farm His Grandfather Had Purchased 50 Years

question 6

Multiple Choice

Sean inherited a farm his grandfather had purchased 50 years ago for $40,000.It was valued at $1,000,000 when his grandfather died but has a current value of $1,100,000.Sean did not like farming so he traded the farm land and buildings for an apartment building valued at $950,000 owned by Jean that has a basis of $700,000.In addition, Sean received $150,000 in cash from Jean to finalize the exchange.

• A)What are the amounts realized by Sean and Jean on the exchange?
• B)What are the gains or losses realized by Sean and Jean on the exchange?
• C)What are the gains or losses recognized by Sean and Jean on the exchange?
• D)What are the bases of the properties received by Sean and Jean?

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