The Building Used in Tim's Business Was Condemned by the City

question 852

Multiple Choice

The building used in Tim's business was condemned by the city of Lafayette. Tim received a condemnation award of $125,000. He paid $1,200 in lawyer's fees and $800 for an appraisal of the property. Tim's adjusted basis in the building was $60,000. Tim reinvests in similar property costing $110,000, and Tim makes the proper election regarding the property. What is the amount of Tim's realized (not recognized) gain on the condemnation?

• A) $63,000
• B) $50,000
• C) $0
• D) $65,000

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Definitions:

Product-level Activity

Activities and costs associated with a specific product, rather than with the entire business operation.

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A method of allocating indirect costs to products or services based on the activities that generate those costs.

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A ratio or rate used to distribute overhead or indirect costs to various cost objects based on relevant criteria.

Setups

The preparation and adjustment processes required to make equipment ready for production or to switch production from one item to another, often involving significant time and cost.