Jake Exchanges an Airplane Used in His Business for a Smaller

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Essay

Jake exchanges an airplane used in his business for a smaller airplane to be used in his business. His adjusted basis for the airplane is $325,000 and the fair market value is $310,000. The fair market value of the smaller airplane is $300,000. In addition, Jake receives cash of $10,000. Calculate Jake's realized and recognized gain or loss and his adjusted basis for the assets received.

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