A Taxpayer Purchased an Asset for $50,000 Several Years Ago

question 131

True/False

A taxpayer purchased an asset for $50,000 several years ago.He is now planning to sell it.Under the recovery of basis doctrine the taxpayer will not recognize any gain or pay any related taxes unless he sells the asset for more than $50,000.

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