When Does Unrecaptured §1250 Gains Apply

question 57

Multiple Choice

When does unrecaptured §1250 gains apply?

• A) When the taxpayer makes the election.
• B) It applies only when real property purchased before 1986 is sold at a gain.
• C) It applies when §1245 recapture trumps §1250 recapture.
• D) It applies only when non-corporate taxpayers sell depreciable real property at a gain.
• E) None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Constructive Receipt

A tax principle stating that income is considered received by the taxpayer once it is credited to their account or made available without restriction.

Taxable Income

The portion of income used to calculate how much the entity owes in taxes to the government, after all deductions and exemptions are applied.

Ability To Pay

The financial capacity of an individual or entity to meet financial obligations or commitments without incurring undue hardship.

Deferred Tax Liabilities

Taxes that are assessed or incurred but not yet paid, typically resulting from timing differences in recognizing revenue and expenses for tax and accounting purposes.