The Tax Law Allows, Under Certain Conditions, Deferral of Gain

question 206

Essay

The tax law allows, under certain conditions, deferral of gain recognition for involuntary conversions.
a. By recognizing that the taxpayer's relative economic situation has not changed and that he or she lacks the wherewithal to pay a tax, any recognition of realized gain
a. What is the justification for this relief measure?
b. What happens if the proceeds are not entirely reinvested?

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