Cole Exchanges an Asset (Adjusted Basis of $15,000; Fair Market

question 33

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Cole exchanges an asset (adjusted basis of $15,000; fair market value of $25,000) for another asset (fair market value of $19,000).In addition, he receives cash of $6,000.If the exchange qualifies as a like-kind exchange, his recognized gain is $6,000, and his adjusted basis for the property received is $21,000 ($15,000 + $6,000 recognized gain).

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