Rita Died on January 1, 2018 Owning an Asset with a FMV

question 283

Multiple Choice

Rita died on January 1, 2018 owning an asset with a FMV of $730,000 that she purchased in 2010 for $600,000. Bert inherited the asset from Rita. When Bert sells the asset for $800,000 on August 20, 2018, he must recognize a

• A) STCG of $70,000.
• B) LTCG of $200,000.
• C) LTCG of $70,000.
• D) STCG of $200,000.

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The cost of forgoing the next best alternative when making a decision, a foundational concept in economics that emphasizes the potential benefits that are missed when choosing one option over another.

Bushel

A unit of measure for volume, used primarily in dry commodities trading, equivalent to about 8 gallons or 36.4 liters in the U.S.

Acre

A unit of land area used primarily in the Imperial and US customary systems, equal to 43,560 square feet or about 4047 square meters.

Opportunity Cost

The worth of the second-best option that is given up as a consequence of deciding on a course of action.