Assume That a Building Is Subject to § 1250 Depreciation

question 51

Multiple Choice

Assume that a building is subject to § 1250 depreciation recapture because bonus depreciation [§ 168(k) ] was used. The building is destroyed in a hurricane, which is the taxpayer's only casualty or theft for the year.In which of the following situations could there be a § 1250 depreciation recapture gain?

• A)There is a loss because the insurance recovery is less than the adjusted basis.
• B)There is a gain because the insurance recovery exceeds the adjusted basis.
• C)Because of the length of time the building has been held, there is no remaining additional depreciation.
• D)There is no insurance recovery and the adjusted basis of the building is greater than zero.
• E)None of these.

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Definitions:

Interim Period

A financial reporting period that is shorter than a full fiscal year, often quarterly.

Accounting Period

A specific duration of time for which financial statements are prepared, often annually or quarterly.

Accumulated Depreciation

The cumulative depreciation expense recorded for an asset from the time it was first utilized.

Artificial Time Periods

A concept in accounting referring to arbitrary time intervals chosen for the purpose of financial reporting, such as quarters or fiscal years.