Mitch, an NRA, Sells a Building in Omaha for $1

question 126

Multiple Choice

Mitch, an NRA, sells a building in Omaha for $1 million. His basis in the building is zero for both regular tax and AMT purposes. Mitch has no other contact with the U.S. other than the ownership of the building. How much Federal income tax is due from Mitch on the sale?

• A) $0, as Mitch is an NRA.
• B) The amount realized times the top individual tax rate.
• C) The net gain times the top capital gains tax rate.
• D) The net gain taxed at the lesser of the applicable regular or AMT rates.

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Definitions:

Consolidated Common Stock

Represents the aggregation of common stock of a parent company and its subsidiaries, shown in the consolidated financial statements.

Acquisition Transaction

An acquisition transaction involves one company purchasing most or all of another company's shares to gain control of that company.

Common Stock

A type of equity security that represents ownership in a corporation, entitling the holder to a share of the company's profits through dividends and/or capital appreciation.

Par Value

A nominal value assigned to share certificates of a company, which has no impact on market value but may affect legal capital.