Robbie and Mike Exchange Machinery in a Qualified Like-Kind Exchange

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Essay

Robbie and Mike exchange machinery in a qualified like-kind exchange.Robbie's old machine,which originally cost $42,000,has an adjusted basis of $26,000.His old machine is worth $32,000.Since the machine Mike is trading is worth only $27,000 (Mike's basis is $18,000),Mike will even up the exchange by giving Robbie $5,000 in cash.
a.What is Robbie's realized gain (loss)on the machine?
b.What is Robbie's recognized gain (loss)on the machine?
c.What is the character of Robbie's gain or loss on the machine?
d.What is Robbie's basis in his new machine?

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