In the Current Year, Keyaki Construction Company Exchanged a Building

question 87

Multiple Choice

In the current year, Keyaki Construction Company exchanged a building, which cost $530,000 and had accumulated depreciation of $160,000, for a new building having a fair market value of $650,000. In connection with the exchange, Keyaki paid $280,000 in cash. What is the tax basis of the new building?

• A)$370,000
• B)$530,000
• C)$650,000
• D)$690,000
• E)None of the above

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