Kate Subdivides Land Held as an Investment and Section 1237

question 1467

Multiple Choice

Kate subdivides land held as an investment and Section 1237 is satisfied. The lots sell for $30,000 per lot (basis $10,000) . Kate sells five lots in the first year. Kate's ordinary income is

• A) $100,000.
• B) $0.
• C) $150,000.
• D) $20,000.

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